Airport Security Supervisor: Lead TSA Operations

TSA Careers Center; French Settlement (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in French Settlement, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations at the airport. You will supervise STSOs and Lead STSOs, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

The role involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening and responding to incidents. The position requires leadership experience, a background in transportation-security operations, and readiness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility in the active 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 staffing rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• 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 when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Leadership

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in French Settlement, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations at the airport. You will supervise STSOs and Lead STSOs, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

The role involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening and responding to incidents. The position requires leadership experience, a background in transportation-security operations, and readiness to work varied shifts.