Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Screenings Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Virginia City, MT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers across shifts. You will apply TSA procedures, coordinate staffing, and respond to incidents while ensuring secure and compliant operations.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory security experience, are capable of high-stakes decision-making, and can adapt to varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Virginia City, MT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers across shifts. You will apply TSA procedures, coordinate staffing, and respond to incidents while ensuring secure and compliant operations.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory security experience, are capable of high-stakes decision-making, and can adapt to varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.