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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Records Examiner / Analyst Supporting the 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...

Records Examiner / Analyst Supporting the DEA

  • Metairie, LA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 15 hours ago

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...

Records Examiner/Analyst supporting the ATF

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago

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...

Evidence Technician

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 3 days ago

Receives various types of evidence/property such as sums of money, documents, drugs, and weapons confiscated by local law enforcement officials; checks for accuracy of items listed on property sheets...

Property and Evidence Technician

  • Windsor, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Windsor, CO
  • 9 days ago

Experience in a law enforcement environment is desirable. Experience as a current or former property and evidence technician is desirable....

Police Property and Evidence Technician

  • El Mirage, AZ
  • 9 days ago
  • El Mirage, AZ
  • 9 days ago

Duties and Requirements Click to read more Duties POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES Receives, inventories, issues, stores, and legally disposes of property and evidence. Ensures that chain-of-custody is...

Digital Evidence Technician I

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 9 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 9 days ago

Reviews In-Custody reports and accompanying documents to identify missing digital evidence from law enforcements submission, and coordinates with all law enforcement agencies within the County to request...

Digital Evidence Technician I

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 10 days ago

This position provides technical assistance to deputy district attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and defense attorneys regarding the process for uploading and downloading evidence, and other work...

Forensic Investigator

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 11 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 11 days ago

Interact with law enforcement officials in the appropriate exchange of investigative information related to death investigations....

Traffic Control Inspector

  • Avondale, AZ
  • 11 days ago
  • Avondale, AZ
  • 11 days ago

The City of Avondale is seeking a detail-oriented and safety-focused professional to join the Engineering Department as a Traffic Control Inspector....

Physical Evidence Technician

  • Cherokee, OK
  • 11 days ago
  • Cherokee, OK
  • 11 days ago

Transports evidence between OSBI laboratories; returns evidence by personal delivery to submitting law enforcement agencies....

Evidence Technician - YCSO (Countywide)

  • AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • AZ
  • 13 days ago

Under general supervision, provides technical support to detectives, deputies, and other law enforcement personnel in analyzing, photographing, collecting, preserving, and presenting physical evidence...

Police Property and Evidence Technician II

  • Roseville, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 16 days ago

Use safety precautions and follow Department procedures to properly handle firearms, weapons, chemical samples, blood, DNA, narcotics, syringes, toxic materials, money, valuable items, illicit material...

C/S Forensic Investigator I

  • Georgetown, DE
  • 18 days ago
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 18 days ago

C/S Forensic Investigator I at State of Delaware in Georgetown, Delaware, United States Job Description The level I position will perform forensic death investigations to assist in determining...

Quality Inspector Job Description: JOB TITLE: Quality Inspector LOCATION: Tulsa, OK PAY RATE: Up to $35/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates...

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...
Mold Inspector Certification Training
Become an NAMP-certified mold inspector and learn how to inspect residential and commercial properties while staying safe. Start now!
Construction Inspector Practice Tests
Prepare with confidence for your Construction Inspector certification exam! This comprehensive practice test course is designed to help you master the knowledge and skills required to pass with...

Salary for Inspector Jobs Nationwide

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Inspector positions.



Highest Education Level

Inspectors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
Master's Degree
18.1%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.2%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some High School
0.6%


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