Aviation Security Inspector — Field Compliance & Oversight

TSA Hiring Center; Oregon; On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector in Wheeler, IL, works to ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, evaluating security programs, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to strengthen aviation security.

Qualifications

• 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 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 in Wheeler, IL, works to ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities comply with federal security requirements. The role blends field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, evaluating security programs, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to strengthen aviation security.