Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate compliance across airports, airlines, and cargo facilities. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

You will work with airport representatives and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in 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
• 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 is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate compliance across airports, airlines, and cargo facilities. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

You will work with airport representatives and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to federal requirements.