Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (STS) – Lead Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Watkins, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, ensuring procedures are followed, and making security-based decisions in fast-moving environments.

The position involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening, working varied shifts, and collaborating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many openings 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Watkins, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, ensuring procedures are followed, and making security-based decisions in fast-moving environments.

The position involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening, working varied shifts, and collaborating with airport stakeholders.