Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Town of Corinth (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Rapid City, SD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening team and manage daily operations at the checkpoint. The role oversees TSA screening tasks, staffing, and incident response, with a focus on maintaining security standards and efficient throughput.

The position requires prior supervisory experience in security operations, adherence to policy, and ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience qualifying as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer is typical.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Six months of experience 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 observed 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 management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Rapid City, SD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening team and manage daily operations at the checkpoint. The role oversees TSA screening tasks, staffing, and incident response, with a focus on maintaining security standards and efficient throughput.

The position requires prior supervisory experience in security operations, adherence to policy, and ability to work varied shifts.