Senior Transportation Security Officer — Lead Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Twig (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Career development opportunities

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, based at Twig, MN, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Officers. The role emphasizes coordination, decision-making, and timely communications in routine and security incidents.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be ready for varied shifts. Federal benefits, career development, and existing TSA procedures apply to eligible personnel.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor in a related security role is expected.
• Current TSA employment or eligibility may be required depending on the vacancy.

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

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Decision making

Coaching & feedback

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, based at Twig, MN, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Officers. The role emphasizes coordination, decision-making, and timely communications in routine and security incidents.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be ready for varied shifts. Federal benefits, career development, and existing TSA procedures apply to eligible personnel.