Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance

Airport Jobs Placement; Frankford (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to help ensure that airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation entities meet federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners to identify

Qualifications

• The required amount and level of experience depend on the pay band and inspector specialty.

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, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to help ensure that airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation entities meet federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners to identify