Aviation Security Inspector — Field Compliance & Impact

Federal Security Job Resource; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting.

You will collaborate with airport authorities, airline personnel, and law enforcement to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen aviation security, conducting risk assessments and preparing formal

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Experience identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Experience 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

The Transportation Security Administration in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting.

You will collaborate with airport authorities, airline personnel, and law enforcement to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen aviation security, conducting risk assessments and preparing formal