Aviation Security Inspector: Compliance & Field Assessments

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will work with airport representatives, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, review compliance, and guide enforcement actions

Qualifications

• Requires specialized experience in regulatory inspections and security assessments.
• Experience interpreting transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to prepare technical or investigative reports and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication with airport authorities 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 the United States is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will work with airport representatives, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, review compliance, and guide enforcement actions