Aviation Security Inspector: Compliance & Field Assessments

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Professional development

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security programs across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research, detailed reporting, and enforcement actions when needed.

The position emphasizes inspecting processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and coordinating with federal/state partners.

Qualifications

• Conducting 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 in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security programs across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research, detailed reporting, and enforcement actions when needed.

The position emphasizes inspecting processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and coordinating with federal/state partners.