Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions at the Transportation Security Administration in Pasadena, CA, involve inspecting and assessing airport and aviation security programs to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Duties include field inspections, regulatory research, and incident response.

Role emphasizes detailed reporting, coordination with airport authorities and law enforcement, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Specialized 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.
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders.

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.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Regulatory interpretation

Audits & compliance

Technical reporting

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector positions at the Transportation Security Administration in Pasadena, CA, involve inspecting and assessing airport and aviation security programs to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Duties include field inspections, regulatory research, and incident response.

Role emphasizes detailed reporting, coordination with airport authorities and law enforcement, and travel as needed.