Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Prior Lake, MN seeks a fulltime Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team at the airport checkpoint. You will assign tasks, monitor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain secure, efficient operations.

The role requires experience supervising security operations and a proven ability to train staff, handle incidents, and manage shift coverage.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) or Lead TSO; must meet the pay-band level of the vacancy.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor, with ability to distribute workloads and train staff.

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 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 workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

supervision

Decision making

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Prior Lake, MN seeks a fulltime Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team at the airport checkpoint. You will assign tasks, monitor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain secure, efficient operations.

The role requires experience supervising security operations and a proven ability to train staff, handle incidents, and manage shift coverage.