Aviation Security Inspector — Compliance & Inspections

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ruth, MI seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect and evaluate aviation security programs, prepare findings, and coordinate with stakeholders to strengthen compliance. The role combines field inspections with regulatory analysis and detailed reporting.

The position supports airport authorities, air carriers, and cargo operators, with duties spanning regulatory guidance, incident response, and travel to various assignments.

Qualifications

• Conduct regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluate security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Identify security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Document inspection findings and prepare technical or investigative reports.
• Communicate 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 in Ruth, MI seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect and evaluate aviation security programs, prepare findings, and coordinate with stakeholders to strengthen compliance. The role combines field inspections with regulatory analysis and detailed reporting.

The position supports airport authorities, air carriers, and cargo operators, with duties spanning regulatory guidance, incident response, and travel to various assignments.