Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Quemado (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Quemado, NM is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise security screening operations and lead teams at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and urgent security situations.

The position is fulltime with varied shifts, potential overtime, and a focus on coordinating personnel, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

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.
• Candidates should review the eligibility section of 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

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Clear communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Quemado, NM is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise security screening operations and lead teams at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and urgent security situations.

The position is fulltime with varied shifts, potential overtime, and a focus on coordinating personnel, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.