Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Lead Airport Screening

TSA Careers Center; Hachita (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hachita, NM is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers in daily responsibilities at the airport.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership to manage routine operations and security incidents. Applicants must meet federal requirements and be eligible for the pay band SV-F as described 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 in Hachita, NM is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers in daily responsibilities at the airport.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership to manage routine operations and security incidents. Applicants must meet federal requirements and be eligible for the pay band SV-F as described in the vacancy announcement.