Airport Security Supervisor & Screening Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Olivet, SD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and upholding security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating rotations, reviewing performance, and addressing workplace concerns while preparing

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience showing ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, and resolve workplace concerns.
• Leadership experience may have been gained while same period as specialized security experience.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Supervision

Judgment & decision making

Procedural knowledge (TSA)

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Olivet, SD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and upholding security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating rotations, reviewing performance, and addressing workplace concerns while preparing