Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Compliance Expert

Airport Jobs Placement; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sterling is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security programs meet federal requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting while coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement partners.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, evaluating security programs, and preparing comprehensive reports.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections and security assessments.
• Ability to document inspection findings and prepare investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews
• Evaluate security programs and procedures
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment
• Identify vulnerabilities, compliance concerns, and departures from 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

Report writing

Incident response

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sterling is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security programs meet federal requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting while coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement partners.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, evaluating security programs, and preparing comprehensive reports.