Senior Transportation Security Lead — Screen Ops & Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Grosse Tete, LA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and high‑stress situations.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section for the active TSA vacancy before applying.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Grosse Tete, LA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and high‑stress situations.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.