TSA Supervisory Officer: Lead Passenger & Baggage Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance where applicable

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Montezuma, IN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and supervise teams of Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, ensure adherence to TSA procedures, and help maintain secure, efficient checkpoint operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies while maintaining professional leadership

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must be able to work varying shifts and overtime when required.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Communication

Tools

TSA procedures

Screening operations

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Montezuma, IN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and supervise teams of Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, ensure adherence to TSA procedures, and help maintain secure, efficient checkpoint operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies while maintaining professional leadership