Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Risk Assessments

TSA Hiring Center; Iowa; On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Shelby, IA, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across aviation operations. You will evaluate airport, airline, and cargo security programs, document findings, and participate in follow-up actions.

The role involves field work at airports and facilities, coordination with TSA colleagues and external partners, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws and apply them to programs.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.

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.
• Review documents and collect information for inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up.
• Recommend corrective and enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to incidents and emerging transportation threats.
• Participate in approved security tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Liaison with stakeholders

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Shelby, IA, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to perform inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across aviation operations. You will evaluate airport, airline, and cargo security programs, document findings, and participate in follow-up actions.

The role involves field work at airports and facilities, coordination with TSA colleagues and external partners, and occasional travel.