Aviation Security Inspector - Field Inspections & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health, dental, and vision

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions with the Transportation Security Administration in Garfield, WA offer the chance to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports and related facilities. You will evaluate programs, review records, and prepare detailed reports to support enforcement actions and improvements.

This full-time federal role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain security clearance, and willingness to travel for

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Communicating regulatory requirements to 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

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector positions with the Transportation Security Administration in Garfield, WA offer the chance to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports and related facilities. You will evaluate programs, review records, and prepare detailed reports to support enforcement actions and improvements.

This full-time federal role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain security clearance, and willingness to travel for