Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Columbia, LA – Transportation Security Administration Supervisory Transportation Security Officers lead TSA screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at assigned checkpoints. Candidates bring experience in transportation-security oversight and strong judgment for routine and emergency situations.

Applicants should have progressive leadership experience within TSA contexts, and be prepared for varying shifts, overtime, and extensive

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor. This experience should demonstrate the ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Columbia, LA – Transportation Security Administration Supervisory Transportation Security Officers lead TSA screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at assigned checkpoints. Candidates bring experience in transportation-security oversight and strong judgment for routine and emergency situations.

Applicants should have progressive leadership experience within TSA contexts, and be prepared for varying shifts, overtime, and extensive