Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lee, Illinois seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, regulatory research, and security assessments across aviation facilities.

The role combines field inspections, incident response, and detailed report writing, collaborating with airport authorities and law‑enforcement partners to strengthen security. Some vacancies may be open to current TSA employees or through specific hiring paths.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Ability to communicate 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.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Incident response

Education

No degree required

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lee, Illinois seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections, regulatory research, and security assessments across aviation facilities.

The role combines field inspections, incident response, and detailed report writing, collaborating with airport authorities and law‑enforcement partners to strengthen security. Some vacancies may be open to current TSA employees or through specific hiring paths.