Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Ops

TSA Job Listings; Courtland (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Courtland, MN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review 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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development 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 when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Courtland, MN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.