Transportation Security Lead - Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Schooleys Mountain (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, DHS, in Schooleys Mountain, NJ, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams across checkpoint activities.

You will supervise multiple officers, assign tasks, and coordinate staffing while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards. Strong leadership and decision-making are essential in routine and security-critical situations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• May be limited to current TSA employees depending on the 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 employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Staffing

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, DHS, in Schooleys Mountain, NJ, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams across checkpoint activities.

You will supervise multiple officers, assign tasks, and coordinate staffing while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards. Strong leadership and decision-making are essential in routine and security-critical situations.