Aviation Security Inspector - Field Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Catawba, OH seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to assess aviation security programs and ensure compliance with federal requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and preparing comprehensive reports.

Qualifications

• Conduct 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
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Catawba, OH seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to assess aviation security programs and ensure compliance with federal requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, evaluating programs, identifying vulnerabilities, and preparing comprehensive reports.