Transportation Security Ops Lead & Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Watertown, SD, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at the airport. You will supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient, secure screening processes.

The role requires leadership experience in security operations, readiness for varying shifts, and the ability to prepare briefings and reports.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months leading a team or supervising, with workload distribution and coaching.
• Current TSA employee eligibility may apply; review the active 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Watertown, SD, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at the airport. You will supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient, secure screening processes.

The role requires leadership experience in security operations, readiness for varying shifts, and the ability to prepare briefings and reports.