Senior TSA Security Officer — Lead & Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Garden City (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Garden City, SD, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage multiple checkpoints and staff. You will supervise officers, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires experience in supervising security operations and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide coaching and feedback to staff.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility may be restricted to current TSA employees as stated 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, 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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Garden City, SD, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage multiple checkpoints and staff. You will supervise officers, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires experience in supervising security operations and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide coaching and feedback to staff.