Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

TSA Hiring Center; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave and federal holidays

Career development and training

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation opportunities in Fort Meade, MD, offers a fulltime role focusing on inspections, regulatory reviews, and security program evaluations across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. Work includes field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

Expect collaboration with airport personnel, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders, with travel and variable hours as needed. Eligibility requires U.S.

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 complete required Transportation Security Inspector and specialty-specific training.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• 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
• 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 Inspector – Aviation opportunities in Fort Meade, MD, offers a fulltime role focusing on inspections, regulatory reviews, and security program evaluations across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. Work includes field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

Expect collaboration with airport personnel, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders, with travel and variable hours as needed. Eligibility requires U.S.