Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Inspectors collaborate with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and strengthen aviation security.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Strong communication of regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and 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 standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports explaining findings and required follow-up.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to security incidents and emerging transportation threats.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Vulnerability identification

Regulatory requirements communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Inspectors collaborate with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and strengthen aviation security.