Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Vaughn, NM. You will lead a team, assign workloads, and ensure security procedures are followed across passenger, baggage, and cargo screening.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and the ability to coach staff. Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience and must meet the pay-band requirements for the position.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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 and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observed information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making

Coaching and feedback

Communication

Workload distribution

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Vaughn, NM. You will lead a team, assign workloads, and ensure security procedures are followed across passenger, baggage, and cargo screening.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and the ability to coach staff. Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience and must meet the pay-band requirements for the position.