Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Bent, NM is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and security-critical moments.

The position requires overseeing one or more screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are carried out accurately.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and meet background, medical, and security clearance requirements.

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

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Bent, NM is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and security-critical moments.

The position requires overseeing one or more screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are carried out accurately.