Aviation Security Inspector - Regulatory Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen the aviation security network.

The position involves collaboration with airport representatives, airline personnel, and law‑enforcement partners, focusing on identifying compliance gaps,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance specified in the vacancy.
• May be required to pass pre‑employment and post‑employment drug testing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available for required travel, including occasional overnight assignments.
• May need to work changing or nonstandard hours during inspections, incidents, or emergency responses.
• May be required to file a confidential financial disclosure report.

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, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure aviation security across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed reporting to strengthen the aviation security network.

The position involves collaboration with airport representatives, airline personnel, and law‑enforcement partners, focusing on identifying compliance gaps,