Aviation Security Inspector – Field Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hills, MN, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, and detailed report writing across aviation facilities.

The role involves coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify compliance gaps and strengthen aviation security through rigorous inspections and documented findings.

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 Hills, MN, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, and detailed report writing across aviation facilities.

The role involves coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify compliance gaps and strengthen aviation security through rigorous inspections and documented findings.