Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Regulatory Expert

TSA Hiring Center; Callao (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Callao, MO seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect airports, air carriers, and related facilities under federal security programs. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Expect collaboration with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• 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

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Callao, MO seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect airports, air carriers, and related facilities under federal security programs. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Expect collaboration with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns.