Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance Expert

Airport Jobs Placement; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Transportation subsidies

Wellness programs

Training

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Employee‑assistance resources

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Fox Valley, Illinois seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help enforce federal aviation-security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport authorities, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and strengthen aviation security.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Fox Valley, Illinois seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help enforce federal aviation-security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport authorities, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and strengthen aviation security.