Compliance Officers and Inspectors


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Compliance Officers and Inspectors

Compliance Officers and Inspectors - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, compliance officers and inspectors:

Interpersonal Relationships

  • Have a high level of social contact. They regularly talk to others when making inspections.
  • Communicate mostly by telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face discussions. They also write letters and memos.
  • Often find themselves in conflict situations when people disagree with their findings and recommendations.
  • Often deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people.
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  • Are responsible for the health and safety of the public. This applies mostly to environmental compliance inspectors.
  • Are somewhat responsible for the work done by other officers and inspectors.
  • Often work as part of a team.

Physical Work Conditions

  • Work indoors daily. Not all work sites will have heating or air conditioning.
  • Occasionally work outdoors when doing inspections.
  • Sometimes are exposed to contaminants when working in environmental compliance.
  • Sometimes are exposed to loud and distracting noise levels and sounds.
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  • May travel to and from work sites in a truck, van, or car.
  • May share office space with other officers and inspectors.

Work Performance

  • Must be exact and highly accurate in the job. Errors can have serious consequences, such as accidents.
  • Repeat the same physical and mental tasks.
  • Make decisions that greatly impact others, including customers, members of the public, and their own organization.
  • Make important decisions on a daily basis. They often are able to act independently, but also seek input from others.
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  • Set some of their daily tasks and goals independently, but also get direction from supervisors.
  • Must meet weekly and monthly deadlines.

Hours/Travel

  • Work 40 hours per week.
  • May travel frequently to visit inspection sites.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.