Security Operations Supervisor — Lead Transport Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Saint Amant, LA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints and activities. This role supports timely, accurate security procedures and strong operational leadership.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and providing coaching and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Saint Amant, LA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints and activities. This role supports timely, accurate security procedures and strong operational leadership.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and providing coaching and performance feedback.