Aviation Security Inspector & Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Transportation subsidies

Wellness programs

Training

Professional-development opportunities

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Georgetown, IL is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities follow federal security requirements. Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory reviews, and write detailed reports.

You will work with airport authorities and industry partners, conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and support enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance specified in the vacancy.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and post-employment drug testing.
• Use the exact education and experience language from the active vacancy when completing this section.

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.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Investigation writing

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Georgetown, IL is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities follow federal security requirements. Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory reviews, and write detailed reports.

You will work with airport authorities and industry partners, conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and support enforcement actions.