Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Risk

TSA Hiring Center; Leo-Cedarville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in MC Leod, TX, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to audit aviation security programs, perform regulatory inspections, and document findings across airports, airlines, and cargo facilities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of security policies, and the ability to coordinate with federal and local partners to strengthen aviation security through comprehensive inspections and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• 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 in MC Leod, TX, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to audit aviation security programs, perform regulatory inspections, and document findings across airports, airlines, and cargo facilities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of security policies, and the ability to coordinate with federal and local partners to strengthen aviation security through comprehensive inspections and reports.