Senior Transportation Security Leader — Operations & Staffing

TSA Careers Center; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bastrop, TX is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee daily screening operations and supervise staff. This role requires sound judgment and decisive leadership to maintain security and efficiency across checkpoints and baggage screening areas.

You will supervise teams, coordinate staffing, and make TSA-driven decisions while working shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience must accompany specialized security experience; many vacancies limited to TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• _oversee screening operations for passengers, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Bastrop, TX is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee daily screening operations and supervise staff. This role requires sound judgment and decisive leadership to maintain security and efficiency across checkpoints and baggage screening areas.

You will supervise teams, coordinate staffing, and make TSA-driven decisions while working shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.