Security Operations Lead — Transportation TSA Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Truth or Consequences, NM is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role supervises Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures procedures are followed accurately.

Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialised experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 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 judgement
• 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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Truth or Consequences, NM is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role supervises Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures procedures are followed accurately.

Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations.