Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Boulder is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities follow federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

The position is full-time and based in Boulder, with potential travel and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Relevance-based 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.

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 Boulder is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities follow federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

The position is full-time and based in Boulder, with potential travel and irregular hours.