Policy Compliance Assistant

About the role

The Norfolk Sheriff's Office seeks to employ talented and committed individuals interested in joining a multi-talented, multi-cultural and professional organization dedicated to providing the utmost of public safety to the citizens of Norfolk County. In support of the Sheriff's mission to serve the citizens of Norfolk County by enhancing public safety, employees are tasked with the operation of a safe, secure and humane correctional facility through the principles of direct supervision. In order to accomplish this goal, new employees become part of a highly trained, dedicated, professional, compassionate, and diverse workforce. The level of responsibility of our employees requires that we take great care in recruiting the best candidates we can find. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is committed to identifying hard-working and dedicated individuals pursuing careers in public safety/law enforcement. Our organization seeks individuals committed to the values of honor, integrity and selfless service.

The Policy Compliance Assistant shall follow the chain of command of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and shall report directly to the Assistant Deputy Superintendent overseeing Policy and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Shall assist in all areas of preparation for Department of Correction, Department of Public Health and American Correctional Association Audits to include documentation collection and file preparation.
• Shall assist in the development of follow-up action plans for all audits or inspections, based on the findings or recommendations of the regulatory agency audit/inspection team.
• Shall assist in internal audits, of each operational area to identify non-compliance issues to Code of Massachusetts Regulations, National Correctional Standards and current NCSO policies.
• Shall coordinate and assist in an initial review of each NCSO policy in relation to all current ACA, CMR and other applicable codes and standards to include reformatting and editing, within PowerDMS.
• Shall coordinate with department heads, as necessary, to complete the annual review of each policy to ensure accuracy of titles and procedural content.
• Assist in ensuring all revised, updated or newly created policies and procedures are complete and accurate, then posted in Power DMS.
• Shall provide operational support to the other Compliance Unit staff persons.

Physical requirements and job characteristics

• Communication skills: constant business contact with people; frequent communication of data
• Occasional direction, control and planning activity; occasionally influencing people about ideas or things
• Frequently making evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Frequently performing repetitive or similar work; occasional performing under stress
• Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies
• Seldom noise; seldom slippery floor hazard
• Frequent sitting; occasional standing; occasional walking
• Seldom kneeling; seldom crouching/stooping; seldom squatting
• Seldom lifting (max. 40 lbs.); seldom carrying (max. 40 lbs.); seldom pushing; seldom pulling; seldom reaching
• Occasional handling; seldom feeling
• Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence)
• Variably-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Must be computer proficient
• Willingness and ability to work on a varied number of simultaneous projects
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license

Pay

$62,376.08 - $77,181.00 (Grade 14)

Schedule

40 hours per week. These hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or their designee.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Union Membership
• Tuition Remission
• Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Vacation/Personal/Sick Benefits
• Paid Holidays/Comp
• Stipends for Longevity & Fitness