Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Compliance Expert

Airport Jobs Placement; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Niantic, IL is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, review records, and prepare detailed reports to support corrective actions.

The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, and willingness to travel.

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.
• Education language as stated in the active vacancy may apply; transcripts may be required.

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 Niantic, IL is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors to conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities. You will evaluate security programs, review records, and prepare detailed reports to support corrective actions.

The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, and willingness to travel.