Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Helena, MT is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role combines field inspections with office work and requires coordination with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners.

Responsibilities include evaluating security programs, identifying vulnerabilities, preparing detailed investigative reports, and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy, including inspections and security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to document inspection findings and prepare technical or investigative reports.

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 Helena, MT is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role combines field inspections with office work and requires coordination with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners.

Responsibilities include evaluating security programs, identifying vulnerabilities, preparing detailed investigative reports, and