Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carlisle, SC, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to perform field inspections, regulatory research, and security program evaluations across airports and aviation facilities.

The role involves detailed reporting, incident response, and collaboration with airport authorities, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders. Some vacancies may target current TSA employees or specific hiring paths.

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
• 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

Security assessments

Report writing

Regulatory communications

Interagency coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carlisle, SC, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to perform field inspections, regulatory research, and security program evaluations across airports and aviation facilities.

The role involves detailed reporting, incident response, and collaboration with airport authorities, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders. Some vacancies may target current TSA employees or specific hiring paths.