Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

Airport Security Hiring; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Eagarville, IL is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation to join our mission of safeguarding the aviation system. You will conduct inspections, assess compliance, and review security programs affecting airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

The role blends fieldwork with regulatory research, incident response, and detailed reporting. Travel, irregular hours, and coordination with law enforcement and industry partners are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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

Experience conducting regulatory ins

Interpreting security laws

Evaluating security programs

Identifying vulnerabilities

Documenting inspection findings

Communicating regulatory requirements

Education

Education may substitute for part of required experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Eagarville, IL is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation to join our mission of safeguarding the aviation system. You will conduct inspections, assess compliance, and review security programs affecting airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

The role blends fieldwork with regulatory research, incident response, and detailed reporting. Travel, irregular hours, and coordination with law enforcement and industry partners are expected.