Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bonner, MT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage security screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts and coverage. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and fast-moving security scenarios.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and coordinating with airport

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bonner, MT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage security screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts and coverage. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and fast-moving security scenarios.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and coordinating with airport