Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; La Joya (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Federal retirement program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in La Joya, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee TSA staff. The role requires coordinating shifts, enforcing procedures, and maintaining high security standards while ensuring smooth airport operations.

Applicants should have prior security leadership experience, meet eligibility requirements, and be prepared for variable shifts, including nights and weekends as needed.

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.
• Review eligibility and refer to the official vacancy announcement for specifics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and baggage screening operations
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Provide coaching and feedback on performance
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Operational supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in La Joya, NM seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee TSA staff. The role requires coordinating shifts, enforcing procedures, and maintaining high security standards while ensuring smooth airport operations.

Applicants should have prior security leadership experience, meet eligibility requirements, and be prepared for variable shifts, including nights and weekends as needed.