Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; East Helena (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Transportation subsidies

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in East Helena, MT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and staff. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure that security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Direct experience with TSA procedures and security operations as described in the vacancy.

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

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in East Helena, MT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and staff. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure that security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.