Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Assessments

Airport Security Hiring; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Storrs Mansfield, CT, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector. The role focuses on evaluating systems, records, and programs to ensure compliance with federal security requirements across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing, collaborating with airport authorities and security partners to strengthen aviation security.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies or procedures.
• Ability to evaluate security programs, operational controls or corrective-action plans.
• Skill in documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative 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 and departures from required standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings, evidence, and follow-up actions.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging threats.
• Participate in approved security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, carriers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law-enforcement agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Storrs Mansfield, CT, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector. The role focuses on evaluating systems, records, and programs to ensure compliance with federal security requirements across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing, collaborating with airport authorities and security partners to strengthen aviation security.