Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Risk

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Shepherd, MT seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, cargo facilities and other regulated aviation organizations meet federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments and detailed report writing to identify compliance gaps and strengthen aviation security.

You will work with airport authorities, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners and other

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
• 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

Regulatory communication

Education

Education may substitute experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Shepherd, MT seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, cargo facilities and other regulated aviation organizations meet federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments and detailed report writing to identify compliance gaps and strengthen aviation security.

You will work with airport authorities, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners and other