Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Federal)

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Arabi, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and address operational concerns to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or national and able to obtain security clearance.

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 Arabi, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and address operational concerns to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.