Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

Airport Security Hiring; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Allen, KY, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help safeguard the aviation network through inspections, assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.

The role involves field inspections at airports, airline facilities, and cargo operations, with collaboration among airport authorities, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners. Travel and irregular hours may be required.

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 be available for required travel, including occasional overnight assignments.
• May need to work changing or nonstandard hours during inspections, incidents, or emergency responses.

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.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Allen, KY, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help safeguard the aviation network through inspections, assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.

The role involves field inspections at airports, airline facilities, and cargo operations, with collaboration among airport authorities, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners. Travel and irregular hours may be required.