Aviation Security Compliance Inspector — Field-Based

Airport Jobs Placement; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions support airports, carriers and facilities by inspecting programs, records, and security measures to ensure compliance with federal requirements. This role blends field inspections with regulatory research and detailed reporting.

You'll work with airport representatives, airline staff, law-enforcement partners and stakeholders to identify gaps, conduct investigations, and prepare recommendations.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the stated level is normally required.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• 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 Inspector positions support airports, carriers and facilities by inspecting programs, records, and security measures to ensure compliance with federal requirements. This role blends field inspections with regulatory research and detailed reporting.

You'll work with airport representatives, airline staff, law-enforcement partners and stakeholders to identify gaps, conduct investigations, and prepare recommendations.