Senior Transportation Security Operations Manager

TSA Careers Center; Plummer (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Transportation subsidies

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Plummer, MN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and help ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Plummer, MN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and help ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.