Senior Transportation Security Officer: Airport Ops Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is based in Corsica, SD. You will lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of security procedures while directing daily operations and handling incidents.

This role requires at least one year of specialized security experience, a demonstrated ability to lead and coach staff, and flexibility for varied shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to train, coach, and distribute workloads.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is based in Corsica, SD. You will lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of security procedures while directing daily operations and handling incidents.

This role requires at least one year of specialized security experience, a demonstrated ability to lead and coach staff, and flexibility for varied shifts, weekends, and overtime.