Aviation Security Inspector — Compliance & Risk Lead

Airport Security Hiring; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Florence, SC is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help protect the aviation network by conducting inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.

The role combines field inspections with regulatory research, incident response, and detailed report writing, requiring coordination with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement; travel and varying hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to evaluate security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Strong communication of regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and 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 Florence, SC is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help protect the aviation network by conducting inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.

The role combines field inspections with regulatory research, incident response, and detailed report writing, requiring coordination with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement; travel and varying hours may be required.