Airport Security Ops Supervisor | Lead Screening Team

TSA Careers Center; Babbitt (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role at TSA Careers Center in Babbitt, MN oversees a team of security officers at airport screening checkpoints. You will lead daily operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in varied shift schedules.

The position requires proven leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make quick security-based decisions while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation and obtain the security clearance.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staffing

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role at TSA Careers Center in Babbitt, MN oversees a team of security officers at airport screening checkpoints. You will lead daily operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in varied shift schedules.

The position requires proven leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make quick security-based decisions while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.