Senior Transportation Security Leader — Airport Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Chinook, MT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure operations run smoothly across passenger and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical moments.

As a STSO, you will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, review performance, and coordinate 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.
• Current TSA employees may have eligibility preferences.

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, 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

The Transportation Security Administration in Chinook, MT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure operations run smoothly across passenger and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical moments.

As a STSO, you will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.