Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Avon, SD seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, assess security programs, and review records to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. This role blends field work with rigorous reporting and coordination with airport authorities and industry partners.

The position involves analyzing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and supporting enforcement actions, with travel and varying hours as needed to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience as per vacancy pay band.
• Ability to conduct inspections and security assessments.
• Experience interpreting transportation-security laws.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.

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

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Education not always required

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Avon, SD seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, assess security programs, and review records to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. This role blends field work with rigorous reporting and coordination with airport authorities and industry partners.

The position involves analyzing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and supporting enforcement actions, with travel and varying hours as needed to