Aviation Security Inspector – Field & Compliance

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Hiring Center in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, assess security programs, and enforce compliance across aviation facilities. The role blends fieldwork with regulatory analysis and detailed reporting.

Applicants should be prepared to review records, coordinate with airport and law-enforcement partners, and travel as needed for inspections and incident responses.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy.
• Regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.

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

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Hiring Center in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, assess security programs, and enforce compliance across aviation facilities. The role blends fieldwork with regulatory analysis and detailed reporting.

Applicants should be prepared to review records, coordinate with airport and law-enforcement partners, and travel as needed for inspections and incident responses.