TSA Security Inspector

Airport Jobs Placement; Severn (MD); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Severn, NC seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, regulatory reviews, and security assessments of airport and airline operations. You will identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and guide enforcement actions to strengthen aviation security.

Applicants should have experience in inspections and knowledge of transportation-security laws and policies.

Qualifikationen

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws, regulations, and policies.
• Proven skill in documenting findings and preparing technical reports.
• Effective communication with airport authorities, carriers, and law enforcement.

Aufgaben

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews.
• Evaluate security programs and procedures at airports, airlines, and cargo operations.
• Inspect records, facilities, and equipment for compliance with standards.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions within authority.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law enforcement agencies during inspections.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory inspections

Security law knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Jobbeschreibung

Transportation Security Inspector - Aviation Opportunities in Severn

• Location: Severn, NC
• Employer: Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security
• Pay: $26.00 - $48.00
• Pay Band: SV-F
• Appointment Type: Fulltime

Inspectors work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and strengthen aviation security.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience Requirements

• 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

The required amount and level of experience depend on the pay band and inspector specialty. Do not assume that general airport‑security experience automatically satisfies the specialized‑experience requirement.

Education Requirements

A particular degree may not be required unless the vacancy announcement specifically identifies an education requirement or permits education to substitute for part of the required experience. Applicants relying on education may need to provide transcripts from an accredited institution. Use the exact education and experience language from the active vacancy when completing this section.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 complete required Transportation Security Inspector and specialty‑specific training
• May be required to 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

Schedule and Work Environment

Transportation Security Inspectors divide their time between office‑based review and field activity. Work may take place at airports, airline facilities, cargo operations, restricted areas, or other regulated transportation locations. The position may involve driving, walking through large facilities, standing during inspections, accessing controlled areas, and working around aircraft, vehicles, machinery, or active transportation operations. Travel and uncommon work hours may be required when responding to incidents or completing inspections outside normal operating periods.

Federal Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a federal benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term‑care insurance; paid leave and federal holidays; a federal retirement program; participation in the Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; and employee‑assistance resources. Additional benefits may include tuition assistance, transportation subsidies, wellness programs, training, and professional‑development opportunities. Eligibility depends on the appointment type, work schedule, and terms of the individual vacancy.