Senior TSA Security Supervisor – East Orange

Transportation Security Jobs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (East Orange, NJ) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and teams at the airport. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and emergencies.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (East Orange, NJ) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and teams at the airport. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and emergencies.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.