Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Wabasha, MN. You will supervise Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate workflows to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

Role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt during routine and fast-moving security situations, including variable shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required; may be assigned a supervisory trial period.
• Must be available for duty during emergencies as this may be an Emergency Essential position.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Wabasha, MN. You will supervise Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate workflows to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

Role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt during routine and fast-moving security situations, including variable shifts and potential overtime.