Senior TSA Screening Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Watson, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership across routine and security incidents.

Full-time position with variable shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays. Pay ranges from $25 to $50 per hour, with the SV-F band; reference the official vacancy for exact schedule and conditions.

Qualifications

• One 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 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Watson, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership across routine and security incidents.

Full-time position with variable shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays. Pay ranges from $25 to $50 per hour, with the SV-F band; reference the official vacancy for exact schedule and conditions.