Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Malden, WA, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities include evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, preparing reports, and coordinating with law enforcement and airport partners.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national (Conditions of Employment).
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation (Conditions of Employment).
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance specified in the vacancy (Conditions of Employment).
• May be required to pass pre-employment and post-employment drug testing (Conditions of Employment).
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license (Conditions of Employment).
• Must be available for required travel, including occasional overnight assignments (Conditions of Employment).
• May need to work changing or nonstandard hours during inspections, incidents, or emergency responses (Conditions of Employment).

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 (TSA) in Malden, WA, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities include evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, preparing reports, and coordinating with law enforcement and airport partners.