Aviation Security Inspector — Field Compliance & Risk

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Rainier, WA seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, inspect processes and facilities, and prepare detailed reports.

Expect collaboration with TSA staff and law enforcement, with potential travel and varied hours.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.

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 Rainier, WA seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, inspect processes and facilities, and prepare detailed reports.

Expect collaboration with TSA staff and law enforcement, with potential travel and varied hours.