Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, air carriers, cargo facilities and other aviation operations. You will evaluate programs, conduct inspections, and prepare reports to strengthen security.

This role involves fieldwork across Portland, Oregon, collaboration with airport authorities and law enforcement, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience as stated in the vacancy; may vary by pay band and inspector specialty.
• 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.
• 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

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Incident response

Education

Education may not be required

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, air carriers, cargo facilities and other aviation operations. You will evaluate programs, conduct inspections, and prepare reports to strengthen security.

This role involves fieldwork across Portland, Oregon, collaboration with airport authorities and law enforcement, and occasional travel.