Aviation Security Compliance Inspector (Field & Regs)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bayard, WV is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate programs, inspect processes and records, and identify vulnerabilities to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves preparing detailed reports, coordinating with TSA and other agencies, and participating in tests and investigations.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Experience identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Experience communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders.
• Education requirements vary by vacancy; refer to the announcement for exact language.

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 in Bayard, WV is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate programs, inspect processes and records, and identify vulnerabilities to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves preparing detailed reports, coordinating with TSA and other agencies, and participating in tests and investigations.