Aviation Security Inspector - Reg & Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is hiring a Transportation Security Inspector for opportunities in Fairfield. The role involves conducting inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airport, airline, and cargo security programs.

Inspectors evaluate security processes, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up.

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 hiring a Transportation Security Inspector for opportunities in Fairfield. The role involves conducting inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews across airport, airline, and cargo security programs.

Inspectors evaluate security processes, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up.