Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector and Aviation Opportunities in Smithfield, WV. This position tests airports, air carriers, cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements and strengthens the aviation network.

As a Transportation Security Inspector you will perform field inspections and write detailed reports, coordinate with TSA and external partners, and participate in security tests and investigations to identify vulnerabilities and ensure regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Conduct regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluate security programs, controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Identify security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Document inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders.

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
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Laws & regulations interpretation

Security program evaluation

Inspection Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector and Aviation Opportunities in Smithfield, WV. This position tests airports, air carriers, cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements and strengthens the aviation network.

As a Transportation Security Inspector you will perform field inspections and write detailed reports, coordinate with TSA and external partners, and participate in security tests and investigations to identify vulnerabilities and ensure regulatory adherence.