Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Compliance Lead

Airport Jobs Placement; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Butler, IL conducts inspections and security assessments to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

Inspectors analyze programs, review records, and prepare detailed reports. The role involves coordination with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners, and may require travel and nonstandard hours during incidents or inspections.

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.
• Must complete required Transportation Security Inspector and specialty-specific training.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• May be available for required travel, including occasional overnight assignments.
• May need to work changing or nonstandard hours during inspections, incidents, or emergency responses.

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.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Butler, IL conducts inspections and security assessments to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements across airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities.

Inspectors analyze programs, review records, and prepare detailed reports. The role involves coordination with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners, and may require travel and nonstandard hours during incidents or inspections.