Aviation Security Inspector – Regulatory Compliance

Airport Jobs Placement; Petrolia (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Petrolia, CA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, air carriers, cargo facilities and related security programs for compliance with federal rules.

The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed reporting, coordinating with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners to strengthen aviation security.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience level required as stated in the vacancy.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.

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.

Education

Education may substitute for part of the required experience per vacancy

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Petrolia, CA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, air carriers, cargo facilities and related security programs for compliance with federal rules.

The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed reporting, coordinating with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners to strengthen aviation security.