Lead Transportation Security Officer: Security Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Esko, MN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screeners and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. The position involves coordinating staffing, enforcing procedures, and reporting on performance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee eligibility per 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 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 Esko, MN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screeners and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. The position involves coordinating staffing, enforcing procedures, and reporting on performance.