Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Martin, SD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee daily screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and ensure security standards are met.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights,

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.

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

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Martin, SD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee daily screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and ensure security standards are met.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights,