Senior Transportation Security Officer & Security Ops Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and manage a team of officers. You will assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

The role requires at least one year of supervisory experience, ability to train staff, and readiness to handle incidents, with scheduling that may include evenings,

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and judgment to supervise transportation-security operations.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and manage a team of officers. You will assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

The role requires at least one year of supervisory experience, ability to train staff, and readiness to handle incidents, with scheduling that may include evenings,