Aviation Security Inspector – Field Compliance & Risk

TSA Hiring Center; South Dakota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Fort Meade, SD seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, assess security programs, and strengthen aviation security.

You will review procedures, collect information, and prepare detailed reports while coordinating with airport authorities, carriers, and enforcement partners. Travel and nonstandard hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, reviews, or investigations.
• Knowledge of transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to prepare clear, detailed technical or investigative reports.
• Strong communication with regulated organizations and 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 and compliance concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies for enforcement actions.
• Respond to security incidents and emerging threats.
• Participate in security tests, exercises, and assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, carriers, and operators.
• Travel as required for inspections and investigations.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Fort Meade, SD seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, assess security programs, and strengthen aviation security.

You will review procedures, collect information, and prepare detailed reports while coordinating with airport authorities, carriers, and enforcement partners. Travel and nonstandard hours may be required.