Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Athens location, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to protect the aviation network by evaluating airports, carriers, and cargo facilities against federal security requirements.

This role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing. You will work with airport authorities, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing 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 and departures from required standards.
• Prepare detailed reports explaining findings and recommended follow-up.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law-enforcement partners.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Education may substitute for part of the required experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Athens location, is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to protect the aviation network by evaluating airports, carriers, and cargo facilities against federal security requirements.

This role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing. You will work with airport authorities, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.