Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Hutchinson, MN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing for multiple checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

People management

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Hutchinson, MN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing for multiple checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and