TSA Security Inspector in Ascutney, VT

TSA Hiring Center; Vermont; On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for a Transportation Security Inspector in Ascutney, Vermont. Inspectors evaluate airport, airline, and cargo security programs, conduct field inspections, regulatory research, and incident response to strengthen aviation security.

This full-time, on-site role involves documenting findings, coordinating with airport and law-enforcement partners, and preparing detailed 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

Job description

Job Overview

Transportation Security Inspector - Aviation Opportunities in AscutneyTransportation Security Inspectors help ensure that airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation organizations follow federal transportation-security requirements. Rather than screening passengers at a checkpoint, inspectors evaluate the systems, procedures, records, and security programs designed to protect the broader aviation network.This role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing. Inspectors work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law-enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and strengthen aviation security.

Some inspector vacancies are open only to current TSA employees or applicants who qualify through a specific federal hiring path. Review the official announcement before applying to confirm your eligibility.

Job Details

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

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