Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for a Transportation Security Inspector in Johnston. This role focuses on inspections, regulatory compliance, and security assessments across aviation facilities and operations.

The position involves analyzing programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and preparing detailed reports to support enforcement actions and continuous improvement of aviation security standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for a Transportation Security Inspector in Johnston. This role focuses on inspections, regulatory compliance, and security assessments across aviation facilities and operations.

The position involves analyzing programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and preparing detailed reports to support enforcement actions and continuous improvement of aviation security standards.