Aviation Security Inspector – Compliance & Field Roles

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure compliance with federal aviation-security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, and detailed reports, coordinating with airport representatives and law-enforcement partners.

The position is full-time, with pay ranging from $26.00 to $48.00 per hour.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure compliance with federal aviation-security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, and detailed reports, coordinating with airport representatives and law-enforcement partners.

The position is full-time, with pay ranging from $26.00 to $48.00 per hour.