Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Redig, SD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead passenger and baggage screening teams. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

You will manage daily operations, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders to uphold TSA standards and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Redig, SD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead passenger and baggage screening teams. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

You will manage daily operations, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders to uphold TSA standards and safety.