Lead Transportation Security Officer – Airport Operations

TSA Job Listings; Oldham (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer professionals to lead screening teams at Oldham, SD. You will supervise Officers, coordinate checkpoints, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while managing daily operations with strong judgment.

Applicants should have proven leadership, effective communication, and the ability to respond swiftly to incidents, while maintaining high security standards and coordinating with

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work 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

Communication

Judgment

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer professionals to lead screening teams at Oldham, SD. You will supervise Officers, coordinate checkpoints, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while managing daily operations with strong judgment.

Applicants should have proven leadership, effective communication, and the ability to respond swiftly to incidents, while maintaining high security standards and coordinating with