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New York State

Auditor 1

Albany, NY

$66K - $85K/yr

Degree must include 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses and 2 ... The New York State Police will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate ...

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Lauterbach & Amen, LLP

Senior Accountant/Auditor

Peoria, IL · On-site

$79K - $97K/yr

About IPOPIF The Illinois Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund ("IPOPIF") was created by the ... Under the direction of the Controller, a Senior Accountant/Auditor performs a variety of ...

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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

$40 - $45/hr

Auditor #W0064 Job no: 5108295 Work type: Wage (Hourly) Location: New Kent, Virginia Categories ... The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks ...

State of Virginia

Auditor #W0064

New Kent, VA

$40 - $45/hr

Auditor #W0064 Apply now Job no: 5108295 Work type: Wage (Hourly) Location: New Kent, Virginia ... The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks ...

City of Annapolis (MD)

Police Chief (E5)

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$142K - $224K/yr

The Police Chief will lead a team of sworn and civilian personnel, promoting a culture of ... auditing, privacy protections, records retention practices, public disclosure processes, and ...

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Internal Auditor Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Coordinate with external auditors on SOX testing and related activities * Recommend changes and ... If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police ...

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How much do police auditor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for police auditor in the United States is $19.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a police auditor do?

A typical day for a Police Auditor involves reviewing police reports, analyzing policies and procedures, conducting internal investigations, and sometimes performing field observations or interviews. Police Auditors frequently collaborate with law enforcement leadership, legal teams, and sometimes community stakeholders to address concerns or recommend improvements. The role often requires a balance between desk-based analysis and active engagement with various departments to ensure transparency and accountability. Work can be both independent and team-oriented, and handling sensitive or confidential information with professionalism is a key part of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the police auditor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Police Auditor, you need expertise in law enforcement practices, investigative procedures, report writing, and typically a background in criminal justice, law, or auditing. Familiarity with case management systems, evidence tracking tools, and relevant compliance or auditing certifications can be critical. Outstanding analytical thinking, objectivity, strong communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are invaluable soft skills. These attributes are crucial for ensuring accountability, building trust, and effectively evaluating police operations and practices.

How much do police auditors make?

Police auditors typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, location, and the size of the agency. Salaries can increase with specialized skills, certifications, and years of service, and some positions may include benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

How to become a police auditor?

To become a police auditor, candidates typically need a background in law enforcement, criminal justice, or public administration, along with strong analytical and investigative skills. Relevant experience in auditing, compliance, or oversight is often required, and some positions may require certification in auditing or related fields. Gaining knowledge of police policies and procedures is also beneficial.

What is a police auditor?

A Police Auditor is responsible for overseeing and assessing law enforcement practices to ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance with policies and regulations. They conduct investigations, review complaints, analyze data, and recommend improvements to enhance police operations and community trust. The role typically involves working independently from the police department to provide objective evaluations.

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Infographic showing various Police Auditor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,947 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Accountant/Auditor 3

West Virginia State Police

South Charleston, WV • On-site

$41K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Salary: $41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually
Location : South Charleston, WV, WV
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 9202
Department: Accounting
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Description
Under general supervision, at the full-performance level, these positions perform accounting/auditing duties in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, internal auditing, external auditing, budget/administration, financial analysis and statutory accounting. These positions may be responsible for preparing reports on expenditure comparisons and budget estimates, writing and reviewing audit programs and analyzing complex accounting transactions and reports for compliance with accounting/auditing guidelines and procedures. Responsibilities may also include reviewing work completed by Accounting Technicians and training lower-level Accountant/Auditors in preparing financial documents such as journals, vouchers and financial schedules. Statewide travel may be required. Perform related work as required. This is a full-time position with state benefits.
Job Duties
Prepare or review a variety of professional accounting and other reports related to policies, procedures, investments, financial positions and operational results. Review prior audit reports and financial statements of agency/entity. Analyze moderately complex administrative and technical problems and formulate suggested improvements or solutions; evaluate and approve selection of information to be included in reports of examination. Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of various programs; analyze financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with national accounting and auditing standards. Consult with accounting agency on accounting procedures and problem resolution. May review work completed by Accounting Technicians and other office support staff.
Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work. One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the Accountant/Auditor series. WV OASIS and payroll experience.
Substitutions: (1) Master's degree in accounting may substitute for the required experience. (2) Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training and required experience.
Additional Information
Paygrade: 15 ($41,194 - $71,789)
As an agency of State Government, the West Virginia State Police provides a wide variety of benefits to it's employees. As a WV public employee, some benefits are mandatory to all public employees, while some are completely voluntary. Some benefits are free to employees while others require a monthly premium.
Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA website at
Life Insurance:
  • PEIA offers $10,000 life insurance policies for all fulltime employees. PEIA also offers Optional Life Insurance of varying amounts that include $5,000 to $500,000 worth of coverage, subject to an insurability screening. For first time PEIA participants, PEIA allows up to $100,000 of Optional Life Insurance coverage for employees to enroll without the insurability screening. PEIA offers Dependent Life coverage, please visit the PEIA website for plans and pricing
  • The WV State Police also offers a $4,000 life insurance policy through UNUM Provident Life Insurance.

Retirement Plan:
  • As WV public employees, all full-time public employees are required to participate with the Public Employees Retirement Plan, regulated by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board. Employees hired on or after July 1, 2015 will be members of the PERS II plan, contributing 6% of their gross monthly salary. WV State Police contributes 10% of the member's gross monthly salary for a combined total of 16%. Please visit to explore the Retirement Benefits and Requirements.
  • An additional retirement option is available with Empower Retirement and functions as a 457 Retirement Plan. Please visit to learn more about the retirement options for both pre- and post- tax contributions.

Additional Benefits:
  • Mountaineer Flexible Benefits offers additional insurance such as Dental, Vision, Hearing, Legal, Short- and Long-term disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (for qualifying employees who enroll in the PPB Plan C Health Plan offered by PEIA). To explore the variety of plans and prices, please visit
  • All full-time employees for the WV State Police recieve a yearly $500 longevity salary increase.
  • All full-time employees earn 15-24 paid vacation days per year depending on longevity.
  • All full-time employees earn 1.5 sick days per month.
  • The state offers 12 paid holidays a year (for full-time employees).

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