Lead Transportation Security Officer - Flexible Shifts

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to Melrose, MN. This role leads a team of Officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and related activities.

Candidates should possess sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies while coordinating staffing and operations with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor is preferred.
• Current or eligible TSA employee status is often required.

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

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to Melrose, MN. This role leads a team of Officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and related activities.

Candidates should possess sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies while coordinating staffing and operations with airport stakeholders.