Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | 24/7 Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cologne, MN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and supervise frontline personnel. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding security procedures, and responding to incidents, with a focus on maintaining safety and compliance in fast-moving environments.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience within TSA or similar operations, and be prepared for varied shifts, including overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cologne, MN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and supervise frontline personnel. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding security procedures, and responding to incidents, with a focus on maintaining safety and compliance in fast-moving environments.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience within TSA or similar operations, and be prepared for varied shifts, including overtime.