Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation entities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify compliance gaps and

Qualifications

• Conducting 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors to ensure airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation entities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify compliance gaps and