Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions in Garfield, NJ involve conducting inspections and security assessments of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements. You will evaluate programs, processes, records, and security plans to strengthen aviation security.

This role blends field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed reporting.

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.
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector positions in Garfield, NJ involve conducting inspections and security assessments of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements. You will evaluate programs, processes, records, and security plans to strengthen aviation security.

This role blends field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed reporting.