Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Coach Teams

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Amite, LA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and promptly, especially during security incidents and busy periods.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure situations, with shifts possibly including early

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations; experience as a supervisor or team lead is typical.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• Must meet the pay-band level and other eligibility criteria in the vacancy announcement.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Amite, LA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and promptly, especially during security incidents and busy periods.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure situations, with shifts possibly including early