Airport Security Supervisor & Team Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee‑assistance resources

Career‑development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Convent, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, ensure adherence to procedures, and manage incidents with sound judgment and clear communication.

Role requires overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning tasks, coaching staff, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

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.
• Review the eligibility and pay-band level 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and assess checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Convent, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, ensure adherence to procedures, and manage incidents with sound judgment and clear communication.

Role requires overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning tasks, coaching staff, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.