Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Inspections

TSA Hiring Center; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in De Soto, IL seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews across airports and aviation facilities. You will evaluate programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports for corrective actions.

The role requires coordinating with TSA personnel, regulators, and airport stakeholders, and may involve travel and nonstandard hours to support inspections and security operations

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.
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• 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.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law‑enforcement agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in De Soto, IL seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews across airports and aviation facilities. You will evaluate programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports for corrective actions.

The role requires coordinating with TSA personnel, regulators, and airport stakeholders, and may involve travel and nonstandard hours to support inspections and security operations