Aviation Security Inspector (Field & Compliance)

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Athens, TN is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

You will work with airport authorities, airline staff, and law enforcement to identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Conduct regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluate security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Identify security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Document inspection findings and prepare technical or investigative reports.

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 standards.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and follow-up actions.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within authority.
• Respond to security incidents and emerging transportation threats.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Regulatory interpretation

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Athens, TN is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to assess airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting.

You will work with airport authorities, airline staff, and law enforcement to identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.