Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bison, SD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

The full-time STSO oversees staffing, coordinates inspections, and responds to incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national required.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Bison, SD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

The full-time STSO oversees staffing, coordinates inspections, and responds to incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.