Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Denham Springs, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure secure, efficient airport operations. The position involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and guiding junior officers to follow TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage incidents across shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations or similar.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; capable of obtaining security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations (check-in, carry-on, checked baggage, cargo).
• Assign work, set priorities, coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions per TSA procedures using available information.
• Provide coaching and feedback on performance and development.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and law-enforcement as needed.
• Suggest improvements to procedures, staffing, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Denham Springs, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure secure, efficient airport operations. The position involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and guiding junior officers to follow TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage incidents across shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.