Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Minotola (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Minotola, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of Officers. You will supervise multiple checkpoints, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures under federal security guidelines.

The role demands sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to respond quickly to security incidents, schedule variations, and complex workloads while maintaining mission readiness.

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.
• Typically current TSA employees or those eligible for TSA vacancies.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Communication

Team supervision

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Minotola, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of Officers. You will supervise multiple checkpoints, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures under federal security guidelines.

The role demands sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to respond quickly to security incidents, schedule variations, and complex workloads while maintaining mission readiness.