Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Risk Lead

TSA Job Resource; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Pitcairn, PA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector. You will conduct inspections, assess security programs, and prepare detailed reports to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves fieldwork at airports and facilities, regulatory research, incident response, and collaboration with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement. Requires ability to travel and work nonstandard hours.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Experience 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.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Pitcairn, PA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector. You will conduct inspections, assess security programs, and prepare detailed reports to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves fieldwork at airports and facilities, regulatory research, incident response, and collaboration with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement. Requires ability to travel and work nonstandard hours.