Aviation Security Inspector: Compliance & Risk Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to support aviation security through inspections, assessments, and regulatory reviews. The role involves evaluating airport and carrier security programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and preparing formal reports.

The position requires adapting to field and office work, travel, and potential irregular hours while maintaining strict adherence to federal security standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy; regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, controls, or corrective-action plans.

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.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law-enforcement agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to support aviation security through inspections, assessments, and regulatory reviews. The role involves evaluating airport and carrier security programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and preparing formal reports.

The position requires adapting to field and office work, travel, and potential irregular hours while maintaining strict adherence to federal security standards.