Senior Transportation Security Officer — Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Waterproof, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, set priorities, and ensure TSA procedures are followed precisely.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations and, typically, at least six months of prior

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically reflects work as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Leadership experience of at least six months as a work leader or supervisor is expected.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility 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 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

Supervision

Leadership

Team coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Waterproof, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, set priorities, and ensure TSA procedures are followed precisely.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations and, typically, at least six months of prior