Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations at Manhattan, MT. The role requires directing daily screening activities, coordinating shift coverage, and enforcing TSA procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

You will oversee multiple checkpoints and collaborate with airport staff and law enforcement when needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience to distribute workloads, train employees, and handle workplace concerns.
• Many vacancies may be limited to current TSA employees; verify eligibility in 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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Handle leave approvals and routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, or emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations at Manhattan, MT. The role requires directing daily screening activities, coordinating shift coverage, and enforcing TSA procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

You will oversee multiple checkpoints and collaborate with airport staff and law enforcement when needed.