Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carlisle is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security compliance through field inspections and regulatory reviews.

You will evaluate programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports for follow-up actions, coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement. The role requires travel and flexibility to work with diverse partners in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Conduct 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
• 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

Compliance reviews

Investigations

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carlisle is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security compliance through field inspections and regulatory reviews.

You will evaluate programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports for follow-up actions, coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement. The role requires travel and flexibility to work with diverse partners in dynamic environments.