Transportation Security Inspector: Field Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chesterfield, SC seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews, and to evaluate airport, airline, and air-cargo security programs. You will inspect processes, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports with findings and corrective actions.

Applicants should be prepared to coordinate with TSA personnel and multiple agencies, travel as required, and work in both office and field

Qualifications

• Conduct 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 Administration in Chesterfield, SC seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews, and to evaluate airport, airline, and air-cargo security programs. You will inspect processes, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports with findings and corrective actions.

Applicants should be prepared to coordinate with TSA personnel and multiple agencies, travel as required, and work in both office and field