Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wolf Lake, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee TSA officers and lead screening operations. The role focuses on supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and upholding security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include directing checkpoint operations, making security-based decisions, coaching staff, managing leave, and coordinating with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.
• Clear judgment and leadership experience in security operations; review eligibility per vacancy.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and applicable information.
• Provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wolf Lake, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee TSA officers and lead screening operations. The role focuses on supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and upholding security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include directing checkpoint operations, making security-based decisions, coaching staff, managing leave, and coordinating with airport partners.