Lead Transportation Security Officer - Senior Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid time off

Retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mission Hill, SD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA screening teams and coordinate operations at the assigned checkpoint. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine operations and security incidents.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, manage staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out consistently.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Staff supervision

Leadership

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mission Hill, SD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA screening teams and coordinate operations at the assigned checkpoint. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine operations and security incidents.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, manage staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out consistently.