Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sioux Falls is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑stress situations at the airport.

Responsibilities include overseeing checkpoint operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Requires at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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 developmental 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 when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervisory

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sioux Falls is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑stress situations at the airport.

Responsibilities include overseeing checkpoint operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed.