Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Compliance

TSA Hiring Center; Clear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Clearlake, WA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory‑compliance reviews across airports, airlines, and cargo operations.

The role requires evaluating security programs, preparing detailed reports, and coordinating with federal and local authorities. Travel and irregular hours may be required to support incidents and inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply 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 Clearlake, WA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory‑compliance reviews across airports, airlines, and cargo operations.

The role requires evaluating security programs, preparing detailed reports, and coordinating with federal and local authorities. Travel and irregular hours may be required to support incidents and inspections.