Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Ops & Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Vallecitos, NM. The role oversees screening operations, coordinates staffing, and leads teams to ensure consistent application of security procedures.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and development 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

Judgement

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Vallecitos, NM. The role oversees screening operations, coordinates staffing, and leads teams to ensure consistent application of security procedures.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.