Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance

TSA Hiring Center; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for a Transportation Security Inspector position based in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on inspections, security assessments, and regulatory compliance across airports, airlines, and cargo facilities.

You will prepare detailed reports, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners to strengthen aviation security, with occasional travel and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• The required amount and level of experience depend on the pay band and inspector specialty.
• Use the exact education and experience language from the active vacancy when completing this section.

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

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Education substitutions may be allowed for experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for a Transportation Security Inspector position based in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on inspections, security assessments, and regulatory compliance across airports, airlines, and cargo facilities.

You will prepare detailed reports, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners to strengthen aviation security, with occasional travel and shift flexibility.