CAREER
Compliance Officers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$71,100
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.6% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
What Compliance Officers Do
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.
Other Job Titles Compliance Officers May Have
Driver Examiner, Driver License Agent, Driver License Examiner, Examiner, License Examiner, License Registration Examiner, Licensing Analyst, Motor Vehicle Clerk, Public Service Representative (PSR), Transportation Services Representative (TSR)
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Compliance Officers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (40%)
Some college, no degree
17%
Bachelor's degree
40%
Master's degree
18%
Other*
25%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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