Aviation Security Inspector — Field Compliance & Impact

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Burns, TN, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, review records, and prepare detailed findings to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves field work, coordination with airport authorities and law enforcement, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws and policies
• Evaluating security programs and corrective-action plans
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing reports
• Communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations

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 and supporting evidence
• 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 (TSA) in Burns, TN, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, review records, and prepare detailed findings to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves field work, coordination with airport authorities and law enforcement, and occasional travel.