Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Incident

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Federal retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector role with the Transportation Security Administration invites qualified candidates to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews at airports, airline facilities, and cargo operations. Smithville, TN location and full-time appointment.

This role involves evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing regulatory guidance while coordinating with TSA personnel and other agencies; travel and variable hours are

Qualifications

• 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 Inspector role with the Transportation Security Administration invites qualified candidates to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews at airports, airline facilities, and cargo operations. Smithville, TN location and full-time appointment.

This role involves evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing regulatory guidance while coordinating with TSA personnel and other agencies; travel and variable hours are