Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Brentwood, MD is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and prepare investigative reports. The role blends field work with office reviews and requires coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement.

You will identify vulnerabilities, implement corrective actions, and provide regulatory guidance across airports, air carriers, and cargo operators.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws and procedures.
• Experience communicating requirements to regulated organizations.
• Strong report writing and evidence-based analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, regulatory‑compliance reviews, and security assessments.
• 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 standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports that explain findings, evidence, and follow‑up actions.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging 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 law‑enforcement agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security risk assessment

Report writing

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Brentwood, MD is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and prepare investigative reports. The role blends field work with office reviews and requires coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement.

You will identify vulnerabilities, implement corrective actions, and provide regulatory guidance across airports, air carriers, and cargo operators.