Aviation Security Inspector: Field Compliance & Risk

TSA Hiring Center; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors for aviation opportunities in Plainfield. You will conduct inspections, regulatory reviews, and security assessments, evaluating airport, airline, and cargo security programs while coordinating with airport authorities and partners.

Expect field and office work with occasional travel and nonstandard hours. This role requires thorough documentation, detailed reporting, and the ability to apply federal

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Ability to document inspection findings and prepare technical or investigative reports.
• Strong communication of 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 standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports explaining findings, evidence, and follow-up.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Inspectors for aviation opportunities in Plainfield. You will conduct inspections, regulatory reviews, and security assessments, evaluating airport, airline, and cargo security programs while coordinating with airport authorities and partners.

Expect field and office work with occasional travel and nonstandard hours. This role requires thorough documentation, detailed reporting, and the ability to apply federal