Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — TSA Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Angola, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing and coverage across shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or national status and eligibility for federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transport 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, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Angola, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing and coverage across shifts.