Senior TSA Supervisor: Airport Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Branch, LA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security teams and manage screening operations. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures under varying shifts and conditions.

The successful candidate will oversee checkpoint activities, review performance, and liaise with airport officials.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must complete the required background investigation.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Branch, LA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security teams and manage screening operations. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures under varying shifts and conditions.

The successful candidate will oversee checkpoint activities, review performance, and liaise with airport officials.