Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSA Ops Leader)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ottertail, MN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee TSA screening operations and lead teams.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, reviewing performance, handling incidents, and coordinating with airport stakeholders. Must meet eligibility and physical requirements; occasional varying shifts and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor required.
• Eligibility often limited to current TSA employees; review the active 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 and observed information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Operational oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ottertail, MN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee TSA screening operations and lead teams.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, reviewing performance, handling incidents, and coordinating with airport stakeholders. Must meet eligibility and physical requirements; occasional varying shifts and overtime may apply.