Senior Security Supervisor - Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid federal holidays

Retirement program

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sedan, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and guiding performance and training.

The position supports around-the-clock operations with varying shifts, and potential overtime or holiday work as announced.

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.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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

Supervise teams

Staff coordination

Decision making

Coaching & development

Communication

Operational oversight

Tools

TSA procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sedan, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and guiding performance and training.

The position supports around-the-clock operations with varying shifts, and potential overtime or holiday work as announced.