Airport Security & Compliance Inspector

TSA Hiring Center; Fernwood (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspectors with the Transportation Security Administration perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews at airports, airlines, and cargo facilities. They evaluate programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports to support corrective actions.

Positions may require travel, irregular hours, and collaboration with TSA colleagues and local authorities. Eligibility includes U.S.

Qualifications

• Regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports
• Communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews
• Evaluate airport, airline, and air-cargo security programs and procedures
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment
• Identify vulnerabilities, compliance concerns, and departures from required standards
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations
• Prepare detailed reports that explain findings, supporting evidence, and required follow-up
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within assigned authority
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging transportation threats
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies

Job description

Transportation Security Inspectors with the Transportation Security Administration perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews at airports, airlines, and cargo facilities. They evaluate programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports to support corrective actions.

Positions may require travel, irregular hours, and collaboration with TSA colleagues and local authorities. Eligibility includes U.S.