TSA Security Operations Lead - Screen & Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Allentown, NJ, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires guiding performance, coordinating shifts, and applying TSA procedures to maintain safety and efficiency at the checkpoint.

The position emphasizes leadership, incident response, and collaboration with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet pay-band level.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff supervision

Operational oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Allentown, NJ, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires guiding performance, coordinating shifts, and applying TSA procedures to maintain safety and efficiency at the checkpoint.

The position emphasizes leadership, incident response, and collaboration with airport partners.