Aviation Security Inspector - Field and Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Columbus, KY seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will evaluate security programs, inspect records and equipment, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare comprehensive reports. Some vacancies may be open to current TSA employees or specific eligibility paths, with travel and nonstandard hours possible.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting transportation-security laws and regulations.
• Ability to prepare detailed inspection 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

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Columbus, KY seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will evaluate security programs, inspect records and equipment, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare comprehensive reports. Some vacancies may be open to current TSA employees or specific eligibility paths, with travel and nonstandard hours possible.