Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Investigations

Airport Security Hiring; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Montvale is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and prepare detailed reports. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, vulnerability assessment, and coordinated actions with airport authorities and law enforcement.

The position involves field inspections and office-based review, with travel as needed and a focus on safeguarding the broader aviation network.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• 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
• 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 in Montvale is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate aviation security programs, conduct inspections, and prepare detailed reports. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, vulnerability assessment, and coordinated actions with airport authorities and law enforcement.

The position involves field inspections and office-based review, with travel as needed and a focus on safeguarding the broader aviation network.