Inspector Jobs

An Inspector in the law enforcement industry plays a vital role in maintaining order and ensuring the law is upheld. They oversee operations within their departments, manage personnel, and ensure adherence to policies and regulations. They conduct investigations, participate in surveillance, and assist in high-profile or complex cases. Their work often requires dealing with sensitive and potentially dangerous situations, making judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills very important.

Before becoming an Inspector, one may have served as a Police Officer, Detective, or Sergeant. These roles provide the necessary experience in law enforcement operations, investigations, and personnel management. Inspectors typically require a certification in Law Enforcement and a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. They also need to pass the Law Enforcement Inspector's exam and complete an inspector training program. Additional certifications like Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) or Certified Inspector General (CIG) may be beneficial.

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Training Technician at DEA

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure...

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FSA Federal

Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist Supporting the FBI

Responsibilities Provides pre-seizure investigative assistance to Special Agents in support of on-going major criminal investigations....

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Early Childhood Education - Forensic Investigator

  • Robson Forensic
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 8 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 8 hours ago

You have a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and 8+ years of Director/Administrator experience in a public, corporate, or private early childhood care facility. You possess a deep...

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Firearms Control Officer

  • Gardaworld Federal Services
  • Surprise, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Surprise, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications : Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing armory operations in a military, law enforcement, or security setting....

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Police Evidence Technician

  • City of Raleigh North Carolina
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 days ago

Trains or assists in training department personnel on proper evidence submission, packaging, storage, and chain of custody procedures Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, criminal investigations...

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Investigator III / Temporary Fraud Inspector - 188959

  • State of South Carolina
  • Blythewood, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Blythewood, SC
  • 4 days ago

Act as a liaison between law enforcement, SCDMV customers, and SCDMV offices....

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Police Assistant- Evidence Technician- Limited Term/Temporary/Retired Annuitant Assignment

  • City of Martinez
  • Martinez, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 4 days ago

Preserves and documents chain of custody for evidence used in criminal investigations and court proceedings....

In Person Temporary

Property & Evidence Technician

  • City of Manassas
  • Manassas, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 5 days ago

Releases evidence to officers for court and for further criminal investigation and accepts the return of the evidence for proper storage: Transports evidence to and from the State Forensic Lab....

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TJJD - Inspector General - Police Inspector - (GNS) - 58658

  • TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
  • Gainesville, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, TX
  • 6 days ago

OIG inspectors general oversee criminal investigations and possess all the power and duties granted to peace officers under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure....

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Evidence Technician

  • State of Utah
  • Draper, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Draper, UT
  • 6 days ago

Packages evidence according to best practices for specific types of evidence. i.e. electronics, firearms, narcotics....

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Evidence Technician - Police

  • City of Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 8 days ago

Law enforcement agency terminology. Skill in: Understanding and applying the Mount Vernon Police Department standards, policies, and applicable Federal rules and regulations....

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Police Property and Evidence Technician

  • City of Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago

Police Property & Evidence Technicians play a vital role in supporting law enforcement operations by ensuring the safe, secure, and accurate management of property and evidence....

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Police Evidence Technician I

  • City of Spokane
  • Spokane, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 9 days ago

Substitution : Six months of experience in a law enforcement agency using a records management system or a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system will substitute for the experience requirement...

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Property & Evidence Technician

  • Fairfax County
  • VA
  • 13 days ago
  • VA
  • 13 days ago

Property & Evidence Technician Fairfax County VA Posted Date 5/15/2026 Description This position receives, processes, stores (and is responsible for safekeeping of) property and evidence from law enforcement...

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Property and Evidence Technician I (Temporary/Hourly)

  • City of Watsonville
  • Watsonville, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Watsonville, CA
  • 14 days ago

, firearms, and other weapons....

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Inspector Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Amazon Inspector
This course describes how Amazon Inspector is used to analyze AWS resources and help identify potential security issues. It includes an overview of how to configure the service and the steps...
Metadata and Data Deployment from DX Inspector: Quick Look
Discover efficient methods for deploying metadata and data together. Understand the key benefits of using the metadata and data deployment feature This module includes the following lessons:...
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Salary for Inspector Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Inspectors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.9%
Master's Degree
18.3%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
High School or GED
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.2%
Some College
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some High School
0.6%


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