Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Field Inspections

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Frederick seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security rules. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

The position requires evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and coordinating with airport authorities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Knowledge of transportation-security laws, regs, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs and corrective-action plans.
• Ability to document findings and prepare technical reports.

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 and deviations from established standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up.
• Recommend or initiate corrective/enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to incidents, suspected violations, and emerging threats.
• Participate in security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities and operators.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Frederick seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security rules. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

The position requires evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and coordinating with airport authorities and stakeholders.