Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Saint Charles, MN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise the screening workforce and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. Leaders ensure consistent application of TSA procedures and coordinate staffing and coverage across shifts.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Willingness to work varied shifts as needed.

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.

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

TSA Careers Center in Saint Charles, MN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise the screening workforce and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. Leaders ensure consistent application of TSA procedures and coordinate staffing and coverage across shifts.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Willingness to work varied shifts as needed.