Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance Specialist

Airport Jobs Placement; Fountain (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Fountain (CO) is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector. The role focuses on inspections, security assessments, and regulatory compliance across airports and related operations.

You will evaluate security programs, inspect facilities and equipment, and prepare detailed findings. Travel and irregular hours may be required, with responsibilities spanning coordination with federal, state, and local agencies and industry

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
• May be required to file a confidential financial disclosure report

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, Department of Homeland Security, Fountain (CO) is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector. The role focuses on inspections, security assessments, and regulatory compliance across airports and related operations.

You will evaluate security programs, inspect facilities and equipment, and prepare detailed findings. Travel and irregular hours may be required, with responsibilities spanning coordination with federal, state, and local agencies and industry