Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Selby, SD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff across various roles. The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Paid at the pay band SV-F, with full-time appointment. Roles may require varying shifts, overtime, and adherence to federal guidelines and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review of eligibility in the active vacancy announcement is advised for current 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, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Selby, SD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff across various roles. The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Paid at the pay band SV-F, with full-time appointment. Roles may require varying shifts, overtime, and adherence to federal guidelines and security clearances.