STS Operations Leader - Airport Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Basin, WY. This fulltime role leads Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and makes critical decisions to ensure efficient and secure passenger and baggage screening.

The position requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards

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, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Basin, WY. This fulltime role leads Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and makes critical decisions to ensure efficient and secure passenger and baggage screening.

The position requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.