Aviation Security Inspector - Field & Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions in Vinton, IA, offer the chance to assess airport security programs, perform inspections, and enforce compliance with federal requirements. You will work with airports, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen aviation security.

The role emphasizes field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed report writing, with travel and flexible hours as needed to support incident responses.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting transportation-security laws and regulations.
• Ability to document inspection findings and write 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.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Inspection procedures

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector positions in Vinton, IA, offer the chance to assess airport security programs, perform inspections, and enforce compliance with federal requirements. You will work with airports, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen aviation security.

The role emphasizes field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed report writing, with travel and flexible hours as needed to support incident responses.