Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Buras, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across airport checkpoints and baggage screening areas.

As an STSO, you will supervise teams, make security-based decisions, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership to ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Buras, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across airport checkpoints and baggage screening areas.

As an STSO, you will supervise teams, make security-based decisions, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership to ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.