Aviation Security Inspector: Compliance & Assessments

Airport Security Hiring; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure airports and related entities meet federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing for a broad aviation network.

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

Qualifications

• Conduct regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluate security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Identify security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Document inspection findings and prepare technical or investigative reports.
• Communicate 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

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security compliance

Regulatory research

Report writing

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure airports and related entities meet federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing for a broad aviation network.

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