Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Field Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Welcome, MD is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting, requiring communication with airport authorities and industry partners.

Travel and nonstandard hours may be required. Fulltime appointment with a pay range of $26.00–$48.00 per hour and SV-F pay band; federal

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• 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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Welcome, MD is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting, requiring communication with airport authorities and industry partners.

Travel and nonstandard hours may be required. Fulltime appointment with a pay range of $26.00–$48.00 per hour and SV-F pay band; federal