Regulatory Officer
Regulatory Officers work with industries to ensure corporate and governmental regulations are being followed. They inspect the operations of businesses and report infractions as necessary.
Duties and tasks
- Carrying out random checks of industries and businesses to ensure compliance
- Checking documentation and goods to ensure all regulations are being followed
- Considering applications for both individual and business requests for governmental benefits
- Examining visas and passports to prevent the entry of illegal aliens
- Monitoring various forms of industry to enforce observance of codes and regulations
- Searching trucks, aircraft, and other vehicles to prevent illegal activity
Skills required
- Ability to withstand persuasion and negotiation techniques
- Active listening
- Awareness of why others react the way that they do
- Oral and written communication skills
- Strong will and integrity
Working conditions
Regulatory Officers may be based out of a central governmental or corporate facility, but the work requires a lot of travel. Often, regulatory officers will visit businesses or agencies to complete their tasks, but sometimes work may be completed at a desk (such as inspecting paperwork, applications, and permits).Professional associations / Industry information
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