Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Springfield, VA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, carriers, and cargo facilities comply with federal security requirements.

The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting while coordinating with airport authorities, law enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen aviation security.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports
• Communicating 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
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Springfield, VA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, carriers, and cargo facilities comply with federal security requirements.

The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting while coordinating with airport authorities, law enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen aviation security.