Federal Aviation Security Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Winnsboro, SC seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect and strengthen aviation security programs. The role combines field inspections with regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and implement corrective actions within authority.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy may be required.
• Experience may include conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Experience may include interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience may include 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Winnsboro, SC seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to inspect and strengthen aviation security programs. The role combines field inspections with regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and implement corrective actions within authority.