Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Assessments

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cordova, NC seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, inspect processes, and prepare detailed reports for enforcement actions as needed.

Role requires interpreting transportation-security laws, coordinating with airports and partners, and readiness to travel for inspections and incidents.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Specialized-experience requirements depend on pay band and inspector specialty.

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 law-enforcement agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Travel readiness

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cordova, NC seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, inspect processes, and prepare detailed reports for enforcement actions as needed.

Role requires interpreting transportation-security laws, coordinating with airports and partners, and readiness to travel for inspections and incidents.