Aviation Security Inspector - Field & Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Houston is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to support aviation-security oversight. You will conduct inspections, assess security programs, and review procedures to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

The role involves field and office work across airports and aviation facilities, stakeholder coordination, and preparing detailed findings. A background in security inspections and regulatory guidance is advantageous, with eligibility

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.

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 Houston is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to support aviation-security oversight. You will conduct inspections, assess security programs, and review procedures to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

The role involves field and office work across airports and aviation facilities, stakeholder coordination, and preparing detailed findings. A background in security inspections and regulatory guidance is advantageous, with eligibility