Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kenner, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams at airport checkpoints.

Candidates must have supervisory experience and meet TSA requirements; the role involves shifts, overtime, and potential emergency duties. This is a full-time federal position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to coordinate with law enforcement and airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Kenner, LA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams at airport checkpoints.

Candidates must have supervisory experience and meet TSA requirements; the role involves shifts, overtime, and potential emergency duties. This is a full-time federal position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to coordinate with law enforcement and airport partners.