TSA STSO Leader: Guide Airport Security Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Caldwell, NJ seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage and mentor screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be prepared for variable shifts, including mornings, evenings,

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must meet background and security clearance requirements.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.

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, 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

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Caldwell, NJ seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage and mentor screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be prepared for variable shifts, including mornings, evenings,