Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Gila, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and optimize checkpoint operations. The role requires supervising security personnel, coordinating coverage, and making critical decisions per TSA procedures.

Applicants should have related supervisory experience, readiness for shift variety, and ability to maintain performance documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Background investigation clearance
• Ability to obtain required security clearance
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception standards
• Willing to work varying shifts and overtime
• May complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Emergency Essential position designation may apply

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Coaching

Performance reviews

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Gila, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and optimize checkpoint operations. The role requires supervising security personnel, coordinating coverage, and making critical decisions per TSA procedures.

Applicants should have related supervisory experience, readiness for shift variety, and ability to maintain performance documentation.