Aviation Security Inspector - Field Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Maywood is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security by conducting inspections, evaluating programs, and preparing detailed reports. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research and incident response.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, undergo background checks, and may be required to travel and work irregular hours. This is a full-time federal appointment with comprehensive federal benefits.

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 Maywood is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security by conducting inspections, evaluating programs, and preparing detailed reports. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research and incident response.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, undergo background checks, and may be required to travel and work irregular hours. This is a full-time federal appointment with comprehensive federal benefits.