Security Operations Supervisor: Transportation Screening

TSA Careers Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Santa Fe oversees supervisory TSA officers and the full spectrum of passenger and baggage screening operations. The role includes assigning work, coaching staff, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants typically have at least one year in a supervisory security role, with six months leading teams. The position offers full-time employment with federal benefits and opportunities to coordinate with

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Santa Fe oversees supervisory TSA officers and the full spectrum of passenger and baggage screening operations. The role includes assigning work, coaching staff, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants typically have at least one year in a supervisory security role, with six months leading teams. The position offers full-time employment with federal benefits and opportunities to coordinate with