Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Other benefits may include tuition and

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Makinen, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure procedures meet security standards across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Responsibilities include directing teams, reviewing performance, and communicating with TSA leadership while maintaining readiness for incidents and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; successful background and medical checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned checkpoints.
• Assign work and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staffing coordination

Operational planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Makinen, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure procedures meet security standards across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Responsibilities include directing teams, reviewing performance, and communicating with TSA leadership while maintaining readiness for incidents and emergency responses.