Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of Officers. You will supervise, assign work, ensure procedures, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Requires at least a year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and a track record of leading teams. US citizen, ability to obtain clearance, and willingness to shift work schedules are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Eligibility aligned with TSA vacancy requirements and pay-band level.

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

Supervision

Staffing

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of Officers. You will supervise, assign work, ensure procedures, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Requires at least a year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and a track record of leading teams. US citizen, ability to obtain clearance, and willingness to shift work schedules are required.