Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Flexible Shifts

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Enning, SD, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across shifts and checkpoints.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and demonstrated ability to train staff, manage workloads, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger screening operations at assigned checkpoints
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and on-site 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, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Enning, SD, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across shifts and checkpoints.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and demonstrated ability to train staff, manage workloads, and