Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Jacksboro, TX, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will evaluate programs, inspect records and procedures, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed inspection reports with findings and follow-up actions.

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.
• 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, Department of Homeland Security, in Jacksboro, TX, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will evaluate programs, inspect records and procedures, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed inspection reports with findings and follow-up actions.