Airport Screening Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Franklin (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Franklin, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise Officers, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential assignment to multiple screening checkpoints or related activities.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 Franklin, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise Officers, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential assignment to multiple screening checkpoints or related activities.