Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Investigations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Media, PA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports and aviation facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

You will inspect programs, collect evidence, and provide guidance to stakeholders while coordinating with TSA and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections and compliance reviews.
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws and policies.
• Experience documenting findings and preparing investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and reviews for compliance.
• Evaluate airport, airline, and cargo security programs and procedures.
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Identify vulnerabilities and deviations from standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up.
• Recommend corrective or enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to incidents and suspected violations.
• Participate in security tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airports and carriers.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Travel readiness

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Media, PA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports and aviation facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

You will inspect programs, collect evidence, and provide guidance to stakeholders while coordinating with TSA and other agencies.