Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+3% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Government property inspectors and investigators ensure that government-owned assets and properties meet required standards and regulations. They conduct regular site visits to facilities, buildings, equipment, and land owned by federal, state, or local governments to verify proper maintenance, usage, and compliance with contractual agreements. During inspections, they examine physical conditions, review documentation, and interview personnel to identify potential violations or areas of concern. They investigate reports of misuse, theft, damage, or unauthorized alterations to government property, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports of their findings.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Human Resources Management and Services(doctoral)George Washington University, DC
$158,012
Human Resources Management and Services(grad-cert)George Washington University, DC
$136,925
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of San Francisco, CA
$127,715
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Pepperdine University, CA
$113,702
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Cornell University, NY
$112,291
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Seton Hall University, NJ
$108,030
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Pennsylvania, PA
$106,322
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Northern Kentucky University, KY
$106,262
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of South Carolina-Columbia, SC
$103,855
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Vanderbilt University, TN
$102,713
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX
$101,842
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Michigan State University, MI
$99,526
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Villanova University, PA
$98,528
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Georgetown University, DC
$98,440
Human Resources Management and Services(doctoral)Bellevue University, NE
$96,524
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of St Francis, IL
$94,853
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Southern California, CA
$94,625
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MN
$92,241
Human Resources Management and Services(doctoral)Regent University, VA
$90,098
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL
$89,637
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)George Washington University, DC
$89,507
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Utah State University, UT
$89,225
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Mount St. Joseph University, OH
$88,424
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)New York University, NY
$87,072
Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Houston, TX
$87,025

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