Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Airport Ops

TSA Careers Center; Los Alamos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Los Alamos, CA to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints. The role demands clear communication, sound judgment, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making TSA-based decisions while ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures at the assigned airport.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Los Alamos, CA to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints. The role demands clear communication, sound judgment, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making TSA-based decisions while ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures at the assigned airport.