Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Assessments

Airport Security Hiring; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Watertown, SD, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to ensure aviation security programs meet federal requirements. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities include evaluating security programs, reviewing records and procedures, and coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience level as defined in the active vacancy; varies by pay band and specialty.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Watertown, SD, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to ensure aviation security programs meet federal requirements. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities include evaluating security programs, reviewing records and procedures, and coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement.