Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Glen Gardner (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Glen Gardner, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

Qualifications

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

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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Glen Gardner, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.