Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Landisville, NJ seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to oversee aviation security programs and conduct inspections of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

The position offers a fulltime appointment with a salary range of $26.00–$48.00 per hour and requires interaction with airport stakeholders and law-enforcement

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance specified in the vacancy.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and post-employment drug testing.
• Must complete required Transportation Security Inspector and specialty-specific training.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be available for required travel, including occasional overnight assignments.
• May need to work changing or nonstandard hours during inspections, incidents, or emergency responses.
• May be required to file a confidential financial disclosure report.

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 Landisville, NJ seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to oversee aviation security programs and conduct inspections of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

The position offers a fulltime appointment with a salary range of $26.00–$48.00 per hour and requires interaction with airport stakeholders and law-enforcement