Airport Security Lead | TSA Supervisory Officer (Full-Time)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Townsend, MT. The role leads a team of Officers and Oversees screening operations at the airport, coordinating staffing and decisions per TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialised security supervision experience and demonstrate solid judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialised experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility requirements as per 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Townsend, MT. The role leads a team of Officers and Oversees screening operations at the airport, coordinating staffing and decisions per TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialised security supervision experience and demonstrate solid judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and situations.