Lead TSA Screening Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Tome (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Tome, NM is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and related activities. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and high-pressure security situations.

The position entails supervising multiple screening areas, making staffing decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship or nationality as a U.S. citizen or U.S. national is required.

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

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Tome, NM is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and related activities. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and high-pressure security situations.

The position entails supervising multiple screening areas, making staffing decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders