Senior Transportation Security Officer & Team Lead

TSA Careers Center; Russell (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Russell, MN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures for secure and efficient screening operations.

Ideal candidates bring sound judgment and strong communication, with the ability to lead during routine hours and

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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, Department of Homeland Security, Russell, MN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures for secure and efficient screening operations.

Ideal candidates bring sound judgment and strong communication, with the ability to lead during routine hours and