Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

TSA Hiring Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Astoria, OR, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to ensure aviation facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting within a broad aviation network.

The inspector will work with airport authorities, airline personnel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify gaps and strengthen security, often traveling to various

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy may include 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

Transportation Security Administration in Astoria, OR, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to ensure aviation facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting within a broad aviation network.

The inspector will work with airport authorities, airline personnel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify gaps and strengthen security, often traveling to various