Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Colton, SD is seeking a supervisory professional to lead transportation-security operations. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening teams, assign work, and coordinate coverage, while applying TSA procedures and making security-based decisions.

The role requires evaluating performance, coaching staff, and handling routine workplace concerns.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience including workload distribution, training, and performance monitoring.
• Review and coaching of employees; handling routine workplace concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, and cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• 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 communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Operational planning

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Colton, SD is seeking a supervisory professional to lead transportation-security operations. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening teams, assign work, and coordinate coverage, while applying TSA procedures and making security-based decisions.

The role requires evaluating performance, coaching staff, and handling routine workplace concerns.