Lead Transportation Security Officer – Airport Operations Leader

TSA Job Listings; Choudrant (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) position at TSA in Choudrant, Louisiana oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding daily security decisions. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.

In this role you will assign work, review performance, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and

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.
• Experience may be gained while employed by TSA; review the vacancy eligibility details.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff coordination

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) position at TSA in Choudrant, Louisiana oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding daily security decisions. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.

In this role you will assign work, review performance, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and