Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Field Audits

TSA Hiring Center; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Plainfield is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to safeguard the aviation network by conducting inspections and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will evaluate security programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports with findings and follow-up actions. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and coordination with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, reviews, or security assessments.
• Experience interpreting transportation-security laws, policies, or procedures.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Plainfield is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to safeguard the aviation network by conducting inspections and regulatory-compliance reviews across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

You will evaluate security programs, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed reports with findings and follow-up actions. The role involves field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and coordination with stakeholders.