Airport Security Inspector: Field Inspections & Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Transportation Security Inspectors for field and office work, including inspections, reporting, and coordinating with agencies.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, security program evaluation, and access to federal benefits for full-time appointments. Travel and nonstandard hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy.
• Experience in inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws, regulations and policies.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Evaluate security programs and procedures at airports, airlines, and cargo operations.
• Prepare detailed reports explaining findings and required follow-up.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, air carriers, cargo operators, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to security incidents and emerging transportation threats.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Regulatory compliance

Technical reporting

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Transportation Security Inspectors for field and office work, including inspections, reporting, and coordinating with agencies.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, security program evaluation, and access to federal benefits for full-time appointments. Travel and nonstandard hours may be required.