Aviation Security Inspector: Compliance and Field Reviews

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Federal Retirement Plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Resources

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to conduct inspections, security assessments, and compliance reviews at airports and related facilities. The role includes evaluating programs, inspecting processes, and coordinating with airport authorities to strengthen aviation security.

Responsibilities include documenting findings, providing regulatory guidance, and responding to incidents, with travel and irregular hours as part of field and office work.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national (as required)
• Experience with regulatory inspections or security assessments beneficial
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws and regulations
• Strong writing and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and compliance reviews
• Evaluate airport, airline, and air‑cargo security programs and procedures
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment
• Identify vulnerabilities and departures from required standards
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and supporting evidence
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities and operators
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law‑enforcement agencies
• Respond to security incidents and emerging transportation threats
• Participate in security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to conduct inspections, security assessments, and compliance reviews at airports and related facilities. The role includes evaluating programs, inspecting processes, and coordinating with airport authorities to strengthen aviation security.

Responsibilities include documenting findings, providing regulatory guidance, and responding to incidents, with travel and irregular hours as part of field and office work.