Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Compliance Expert

Airport Jobs Placement; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Steelton, PA, seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to help ensure aviation security compliance across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research and detailed reporting.

You will work with airport authorities, airline staff, and enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security programs. The position includes travel and varying hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Conduct 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
• Communicating 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Steelton, PA, seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to help ensure aviation security compliance across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research and detailed reporting.

You will work with airport authorities, airline staff, and enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security programs. The position includes travel and varying hours as needed.