Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Ryegate, MT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must meet the general eligibility requirements for TSA vacancies and pass the background investigation.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• 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

Communication

Decision-making

Team supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Ryegate, MT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing TSA procedures.