Aviation Security Inspector - Field Compliance Specialist

Airport Security Hiring; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sumner, WA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and other aviation facilities meet federal security requirements. Inspectors review systems, records, and security programs, perform field inspections, and coordinate with airport authorities and law enforcement.

The position requires detailed reporting, regulatory guidance, and the ability to respond to incidents and evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Proven skill in documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Strong communication with regulated organizations and industry 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, 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.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Security inspections

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sumner, WA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and other aviation facilities meet federal security requirements. Inspectors review systems, records, and security programs, perform field inspections, and coordinate with airport authorities and law enforcement.

The position requires detailed reporting, regulatory guidance, and the ability to respond to incidents and evolving threats.