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Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

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Median pay

$78,420
Median annual pay for Compliance Officers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

33,300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

418,000
Estimated U.S. employment for Compliance Officers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+12,300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Writing
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Law and Government
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Public Safety and Security
  5. 5Computers and Electronics
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Written Expression
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Information Ordering

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Realistic
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Integrity
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Attention to Detail
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Self-Control
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  3. 3Documenting/Recording Information
  4. 4Processing Information
  5. 5Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  6. 6Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Work context

  1. 1Contact With Others
  2. 2Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Telephone Conversations
  5. 5Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
  • Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
  • Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
  • Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
  • Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.
  • Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.
  • Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
  • Collect fees for licenses.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandMicrosoft Word · in demandMicrosoft Access · hot technologyMicrosoft Windows · hot technologyCommercial driver's license information system CDLISComputer-assisted testing softwareDatabase softwareDigital imaging system softwareDocument scanning software

Sources

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