Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspectors with the TSA, based in Aberdeen, MD, evaluate airport, airline, and cargo security programs, conduct field inspections, and prepare detailed reports to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves working with airport authorities, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners, identifying vulnerabilities, and coordinating regulatory guidance and follow-up actions.

Qualifications

• Conducting 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
• The required amount and level of experience depend on the pay band and inspector specialty. Do not assume that general airport-security experience automatically satisfies the specialized-experience requirement.
• A particular degree may not be required unless the vacancy announcement specifically identifies an education requirement or permits education to substitute for part of the required experience. Applicants relying on education may need to provide transcripts from an accredited institution.Use the exact education and experience language from the active vacancy when completing this section.

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
• Participate in approved security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, air carriers, cargo operators, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies

Job description

Transportation Security Inspectors with the TSA, based in Aberdeen, MD, evaluate airport, airline, and cargo security programs, conduct field inspections, and prepare detailed reports to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves working with airport authorities, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners, identifying vulnerabilities, and coordinating regulatory guidance and follow-up actions.