Aviation Security Inspector - Field Compliance Expert

Airport Jobs Placement; Wolf Lake (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions with the Transportation Security Administration (Department of Homeland Security) in Wolf Lake, IL involve conducting inspections of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. Field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing are key duties in this role.

Applicants should have experience in regulatory inspections and security assessments, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Conduct regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders.
• The required amount and level of experience depend on the pay band and inspector specialty.

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 Inspector positions with the Transportation Security Administration (Department of Homeland Security) in Wolf Lake, IL involve conducting inspections of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. Field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing are key duties in this role.

Applicants should have experience in regulatory inspections and security assessments, with responsibilities including