Airport Security Lead: Supervisory Transportation Officer

Transportation Security Administration; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Watertown Regional Airport to lead screening operations and ensure efficient security screening of passengers and baggage.

The role requires independent decision-making, leadership of TSOs, and ongoing development of security procedures. The position includes coordinating with airport staff and DHS stakeholders, with a focus on protecting civil aviation and other transportation modes.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to make independent security-based decisions.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise subordinate employees in pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Oversee screening checkpoint(s) and baggage screening operations, including equipment and personnel scheduling.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures; propose changes based on observations.
• Prepare communications and incident reports for law enforcement and leadership; act as supervisor-in-charge when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Critical thinking

Decision making

Passenger engagement

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Watertown Regional Airport to lead screening operations and ensure efficient security screening of passengers and baggage.

The role requires independent decision-making, leadership of TSOs, and ongoing development of security procedures. The position includes coordinating with airport staff and DHS stakeholders, with a focus on protecting civil aviation and other transportation modes.