Also called: Fare Enforcement Officer, Transit Fare Checker
Rides trains and buses checking that riders have paid, and helps riders with questions.
Fare inspectors board trains in pairs, scan tickets and passes, explain fare rules, issue citations, and help lost riders find their stop.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus short paid training from the transit agency on fare rules, customer service and handling conflicts.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-6061: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Medium risk for 10 years. Automatic fare gates and phone-ticket checks shrink manual inspection; some roles shift to ambassador work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply on your transit agency's jobs site for fare inspector or fare enforcement roles
Classes: Speech, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6061.
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