Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Airport Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Richey, MT, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, and making security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and six months in a leadership role. Various shifts, overtime, and federal holidays may apply.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Communication

Supervision

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Richey, MT, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, and making security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and six months in a leadership role. Various shifts, overtime, and federal holidays may apply.