Aviation Security Inspector – Field & Compliance Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Chelsea, NY, is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate aviation security programs, perform field inspections, and prepare comprehensive reports. You will collaborate with airport authorities, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with federal security requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, regulatory reviews, and incident response, with travel and variable

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must complete required background investigation
• Must obtain and maintain the required security clearance
• May be required to pass drug testing
• Must complete TSA inspector training
• May require a valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to travel, including overnight
• May work nonstandard hours during inspections

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 (TSA) in Chelsea, NY, is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate aviation security programs, perform field inspections, and prepare comprehensive reports. You will collaborate with airport authorities, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with federal security requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, regulatory reviews, and incident response, with travel and variable