Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO Lead)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Espanola, NM, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage staffing across checkpoints and baggage operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions ensuring consistent, compliant procedures.

Applicants should have proven leadership in transportation-security settings, with a track record of coaching staff, handling incidents, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Training/coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Espanola, NM, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage staffing across checkpoints and baggage operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions ensuring consistent, compliant procedures.

Applicants should have proven leadership in transportation-security settings, with a track record of coaching staff, handling incidents, and coordinating with