Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

TSP

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in New Sarpy, LA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of STSOs and Lead STSOs. You will assign work, monitor performance, and respond to security incidents, ensuring TSA procedures are followed and operations run smoothly.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Operational oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in New Sarpy, LA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of STSOs and Lead STSOs. You will assign work, monitor performance, and respond to security incidents, ensuring TSA procedures are followed and operations run smoothly.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to fast-moving security situations.