STS Supervisor — Lead Transportation Security Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates in New Underwood, SD. The role focuses on supervising security screening teams, coordinating staffing, and guiding supervisors and officers to maintain consistent procedures.

Applicants must demonstrate leadership, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security-critical situations while managing shifts and operations at the airport.

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for details.

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 and professional 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, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates in New Underwood, SD. The role focuses on supervising security screening teams, coordinating staffing, and guiding supervisors and officers to maintain consistent procedures.

Applicants must demonstrate leadership, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security-critical situations while managing shifts and operations at the airport.