Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Inspections

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Alden is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports and aviation facilities. You will evaluate programs, inspect processes and documents, and prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up actions.

The role involves coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, law-enforcement partners, and TSA personnel, with travel and irregular hours as

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

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Education requirements vary

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Alden is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports and aviation facilities. You will evaluate programs, inspect processes and documents, and prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up actions.

The role involves coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, law-enforcement partners, and TSA personnel, with travel and irregular hours as