Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Risk

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Middleburg, VA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help safeguard aviation by conducting inspections, assessments, and regulatory reviews of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will work with airport officials, airlines, law enforcement, and industry partners, preparing detailed reports and supporting enforcement actions while traveling to assignments and occasionally working nonstandard hours.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance specified in the vacancy.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and post-employment drug testing.
• Must complete required Transportation Security Inspector and specialty-specific training.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be available for required travel, including occasional overnight assignments.
• May need to work changing or nonstandard hours during inspections, incidents, or emergency responses.

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.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Middleburg, VA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help safeguard aviation by conducting inspections, assessments, and regulatory reviews of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will work with airport officials, airlines, law enforcement, and industry partners, preparing detailed reports and supporting enforcement actions while traveling to assignments and occasionally working nonstandard hours.