Lead Transportation Security Officer — TSA Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Simpson, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security screening operations and supervise a team of officers across multiple screening points. The role involves coordinating staffing, assigning duties, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures under varying shifts and federal requirements.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Simpson, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security screening operations and supervise a team of officers across multiple screening points. The role involves coordinating staffing, assigning duties, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures under varying shifts and federal requirements.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents.