Aviation Security Inspector – Field Inspections & Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Houston, TX, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing follow-up reports, and coordinating with law enforcement partners. Some travel and irregular hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs or corrective-action plans.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Ability to communicate regulatory requirements to 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, 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 inspections

Compliance reviews

Investigations

Security assessments

Regulatory communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Houston, TX, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing follow-up reports, and coordinating with law enforcement partners. Some travel and irregular hours may be required.