Aviation Security Inspector - Field Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to assess aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with federal requirements. You will evaluate airports, carriers, and cargo facilities, review procedures, and prepare detailed findings.

Some positions require specific prerequisites; travel and irregular hours may be expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Documenting 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.
• 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.

Education

Relevant education may substitute for experience per vacancy

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to assess aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with federal requirements. You will evaluate airports, carriers, and cargo facilities, review procedures, and prepare detailed findings.

Some positions require specific prerequisites; travel and irregular hours may be expected.