Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Rapid City, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Security Manager is located at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The role manages airport screening operations to protect the traveling public and transportation infrastructure. It is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status during an emergency. The manager oversees screening checkpoints, supports performance measurement and process improvement, coordinates crisis-management and incident-response protocols, and balances customer service with safety and security. The role also works with airport stakeholders and supports screener development through performance monitoring and communication. As a first-line supervisor, the manager assigns work, sets priorities, evaluates performance, approves leave, coaches employees, recommends corrective or disciplinary actions, contributes to budget planning, manages projects within assigned resources, resolves routine operational problems, and coordinates with customers outside the immediate organization when needed.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Must complete a favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration is required.
Unless previously completed, must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
One year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience.
Specialized experience administering, coordinating, or supervising/managing programs or services providing aviation security, corporate security, or force protection for personnel, equipment, and facilities.
Must meet qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Manage screening checkpoints to prevent deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto aircraft.
Recognize and recommend corrections for improper equipment use or application, guide subordinates, and answer their routine questions.
Manage and support collection of performance metrics to identify process-improvement opportunities and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies.
Coordinate national and local crisis-management and incident-response protocols.
Address the customer-service needs of the traveling public while maintaining safety and security.
Work cooperatively with airport stakeholders in support of the TSA mission.
Monitor individual performance and communicate frequently to promote screener development.
Assign work, set priorities, and review and evaluate subordinates' work and performance.
Approve leave, coach and develop employees, and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.
Assist with budget planning and projection of short-term needs.
Manage projects within assigned resources and resolve routine problems affecting organizational-unit objectives.
Coordinate with customers outside the immediate organization when required.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises.