Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

TSA Hiring Center; Thornton (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements across aviation facilities and related operations. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Inspectors work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify concerns and strengthen aviation

Qualifications

• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements across aviation facilities and related operations. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Inspectors work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify concerns and strengthen aviation