Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Elgin, TX, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to inspect airports, cargo facilities, and related entities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research and detailed reporting.

You will evaluate security programs, write comprehensive reports, and coordinate with airport authorities and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections and security assessments.
• Ability to interpret transportation-security laws and policies.
• Strong written reporting skills for technical findings.

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 and deviations from standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and required follow-up.
• Recommend corrective actions within assigned authority.
• Respond to security incidents and emerging threats.
• Participate in approved security tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Compliance reviews

Investigations

Security assessments

Report writing

Education

Tools

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Elgin, TX, is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to inspect airports, cargo facilities, and related entities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections with regulatory research and detailed reporting.

You will evaluate security programs, write comprehensive reports, and coordinate with airport authorities and law enforcement.