Transportation Security Supervisor & Team Lead — Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Wakonda (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Wakonda, SD, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under routine and fast-moving security situations. Salary ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour with federal benefits and varying shifts.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and resolve routine concerns.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status is required.
• Must pass background investigation and obtain security clearance as listed in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set 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 and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Wakonda, SD, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under routine and fast-moving security situations. Salary ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour with federal benefits and varying shifts.