Aviation Security Inspector - Field Compliance & Risk

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Highlands, NC invites qualified candidates for the role of Transportation Security Inspector. This position focuses on evaluating airports, carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements, while coordinating with aviation stakeholders.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing detailed reports, and supporting enforcement actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy, including regulatory inspections and security assessments.
• Experience interpreting transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.

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) Highlands, NC invites qualified candidates for the role of Transportation Security Inspector. This position focuses on evaluating airports, carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements, while coordinating with aviation stakeholders.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing detailed reports, and supporting enforcement actions as needed.