Aviation Security Inspector — Compliance & Field Impact

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Springfield, MO is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements.

Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing, collaborating with airport staff, airlines, law enforcement, and other 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 in Springfield, MO is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements.

Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing, collaborating with airport staff, airlines, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.