Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (FERS) / Thrift-SAV

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Parker, SD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires supervising Officers and Lead Officers, directing passenger and baggage screening tasks, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The STSO will manage staffing, assign priorities, and respond to incidents, while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 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 when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Parker, SD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires supervising Officers and Lead Officers, directing passenger and baggage screening tasks, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The STSO will manage staffing, assign priorities, and respond to incidents, while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.