Aviation Security Inspector - Field & Compliance Expert

TSA Hiring Center; Russell (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life & long‑nĩ

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Tuition assistance & professional‑dev

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Russell, MN seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities, evaluating programs and processes to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. This role combines field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing.

You will conduct inspections, prepare detailed reports, respond to threats, and coordinate with TSA and partner agencies.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Russell, MN seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities, evaluating programs and processes to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. This role combines field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing.

You will conduct inspections, prepare detailed reports, respond to threats, and coordinate with TSA and partner agencies.