Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Elkins, WV is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate aviation security programs and conduct field inspections. The role blends oversight, regulatory research, and reporting to strengthen compliance across airports, airlines, and cargo operations.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing detailed findings, and coordinating with TSA personnel and law-enforcement partners to address vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Experience communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders.
• The required amount and level of experience depend on the pay band and inspector specialty.

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 Administration in Elkins, WV is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate aviation security programs and conduct field inspections. The role blends oversight, regulatory research, and reporting to strengthen compliance across airports, airlines, and cargo operations.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing detailed findings, and coordinating with TSA personnel and law-enforcement partners to address vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to