Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Audits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid federal holidays

Retirement program (Federal)

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Tuition assistance

Travel and relocation support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to support aviation security across Newport facilities. Inspectors conduct inspections, assess compliance, and write detailed reports to strengthen regulatory programs and protect the aviation network.

Role involves field work, coordination with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners, and travel as needed to complete inspections and tests. Eligibility requires U.S.

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.
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• 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, 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 (TSA) is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to support aviation security across Newport facilities. Inspectors conduct inspections, assess compliance, and write detailed reports to strengthen regulatory programs and protect the aviation network.

Role involves field work, coordination with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners, and travel as needed to complete inspections and tests. Eligibility requires U.S.