Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Montana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Federal retirement program (Thrift-SAV

Paid leave & federal holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Dell, MT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee teams ensuring secure, efficient processes at the airport.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in security settings and can coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. The role may require varied shifts, overtime, and adherence to federal security standards.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance and address routine concerns.

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 information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Team coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Dell, MT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee teams ensuring secure, efficient processes at the airport.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in security settings and can coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. The role may require varied shifts, overtime, and adherence to federal security standards.