Senior Transportation Security Officer & Operations Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Westport, SD. STSOs oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates bring judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Westport, SD. STSOs oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates bring judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.