Aviation Security Inspector - Field Compliance & Audits

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Transportation Security Inspector opportunities in Bessemer. Inspectors assess aviation security programs, conduct regulatory reviews, and work with airports, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to strengthen compliance.

Positions involve field inspections, report writing, and responding to incidents, with duties across office and on-site aviation environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluate security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Document inspection findings and prepare technical or investigative reports.
• Communicate 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 compliance

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Inspection skills

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Transportation Security Inspector opportunities in Bessemer. Inspectors assess aviation security programs, conduct regulatory reviews, and work with airports, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to strengthen compliance.

Positions involve field inspections, report writing, and responding to incidents, with duties across office and on-site aviation environments.