Airport Security Operations Supervisor (STS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nelson, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure the correct execution of passenger and baggage screening procedures across the airport environment.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple officers, coordinate staffing, and respond decisively to security incidents and operational changes.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Applicants must generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• This leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.
• Review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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 (TSA) in Nelson, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure the correct execution of passenger and baggage screening procedures across the airport environment.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple officers, coordinate staffing, and respond decisively to security incidents and operational changes.