Aviation Security Inspector — Field Compliance & Investigations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation Opportunities in Lafayette is a federal role with the Transportation Security Administration. You will conduct inspections, analyze security programs, and prepare reports to strengthen aviation security across airports, airlines, cargo facilities, and related entities.

The position involves field and office work, interaction with airport stakeholders, and potential travel or varying hours in response to incidents or inspections.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Interpretation and application of transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, controls, or corrective-action plans.

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

Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation Opportunities in Lafayette is a federal role with the Transportation Security Administration. You will conduct inspections, analyze security programs, and prepare reports to strengthen aviation security across airports, airlines, cargo facilities, and related entities.

The position involves field and office work, interaction with airport stakeholders, and potential travel or varying hours in response to incidents or inspections.