Aviation Security Inspector – Field & Compliance

TSA Hiring Center; Water Valley (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Water Valley, KY, is hiring for a full-time Transportation Security Inspector with pay range $26.00–$48.00 per hour (SV-F). The role focuses on aviation security inspections, program reviews, and regulatory guidance for airports, airlines, and cargo operators.

Expect responsibilities spanning field inspections, incident response, and reports. Eligibility depends on federal hiring paths; review the official vacancy for specifics before applying.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Compliance reviews

Security assessments

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Water Valley, KY, is hiring for a full-time Transportation Security Inspector with pay range $26.00–$48.00 per hour (SV-F). The role focuses on aviation security inspections, program reviews, and regulatory guidance for airports, airlines, and cargo operators.

Expect responsibilities spanning field inspections, incident response, and reports. Eligibility depends on federal hiring paths; review the official vacancy for specifics before applying.