Aviation Security Inspector — Compliance & Field Audits

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chesapeake is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and prepare comprehensive reports. This role blends field work with regulatory research and incident response, requiring coordination with airport authorities, carriers, and enforcement partners.

You will identify vulnerabilities, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and support corrective actions while possibly

Qualifications

• 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.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.
• Evaluate security programs and procedures at airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Identify vulnerabilities and deviations from required standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports that explain findings, evidence, and required follow-up.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging threats.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law-enforcement agencies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Chesapeake is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and prepare comprehensive reports. This role blends field work with regulatory research and incident response, requiring coordination with airport authorities, carriers, and enforcement partners.

You will identify vulnerabilities, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and support corrective actions while possibly