Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Pinesdale, MT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and ensure consistent application of procedures. You will oversee teams, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights and holidays. This full-time position offers federal benefits and opportunities to contribute to airport security at the

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying for specifics.

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, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Clear communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Pinesdale, MT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and ensure consistent application of procedures. You will oversee teams, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights and holidays. This full-time position offers federal benefits and opportunities to contribute to airport security at the