Aviation Security Inspector - Impact & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to assess aviation security programs at airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. You’ll perform inspections, regulatory reviews, and prepare findings for leadership review.

This full-time position requires travel to various aviation sites, the ability to analyze complex security procedures, and the capacity to communicate regulatory requirements clearly to 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 Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to assess aviation security programs at airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. You’ll perform inspections, regulatory reviews, and prepare findings for leadership review.

This full-time position requires travel to various aviation sites, the ability to analyze complex security procedures, and the capacity to communicate regulatory requirements clearly to stakeholders.