Senior Transportation Security Officer – Airport Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Ramona, SD. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate daily screening operations, and help ensure procedures are followed accurately and safely.

This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Expect varying shifts and federal-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and vacancy announcements for TSA employment rules.

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 and 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, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Ramona, SD. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate daily screening operations, and help ensure procedures are followed accurately and safely.

This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Expect varying shifts and federal-time benefits.