Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Airport Security Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Lewistown, MT. The STSO will supervise Screening Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should have experience leading teams, strong judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents. This full-time position offers pay of $25.00–$50.00 per hour and opportunities for advancement within

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.

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 seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Lewistown, MT. The STSO will supervise Screening Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should have experience leading teams, strong judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents. This full-time position offers pay of $25.00–$50.00 per hour and opportunities for advancement within