Aviation Security Inspector: Regulatory & Field

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions focus on inspections of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing with collaboration among airport authorities and law-enforcement partners.

Pay ranges from $26.00 to $48.00 per hour (SV-F band). Appointment type is fulltime and work is conducted across office reviews and field assignments, including travel and

Qualifications

• Conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector positions focus on inspections of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing with collaboration among airport authorities and law-enforcement partners.

Pay ranges from $26.00 to $48.00 per hour (SV-F band). Appointment type is fulltime and work is conducted across office reviews and field assignments, including travel and