Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

Travel Security Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Chicago seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to oversee inspections of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, identify vulnerabilities, and produce comprehensive reports to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and collaboration with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy is required.
• Experience may include conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for technical or investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.
• Evaluate security programs and procedures for airports, airlines, and air cargo.
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Identify vulnerabilities and compliance concerns, and address deviations from standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports that explain findings and supporting evidence.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging threats.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies on regulatory guidance.
• Support exercises, tests, and vulnerability assessments as needed.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Chicago seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to oversee inspections of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, identify vulnerabilities, and produce comprehensive reports to strengthen aviation security.

The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and collaboration with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners to ensure compliance with federal requirements.