Senior STSO: Lead Airport Security Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care coverage

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Provencal, LA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise a team across one or more checkpoints.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. This is a fulltime, on-site position with federal benefits and the potential for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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 in Provencal, LA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise a team across one or more checkpoints.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. This is a fulltime, on-site position with federal benefits and the potential for varied shifts.