Accreditation & Compliance Analyst – Corrections

Department of Correction; Wrightsville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accreditation Analyst position at Department of Correction supports accreditation, compliance, and quality assurance across Arkansas facilities. Under general supervision, you will conduct audits, analyze data, evaluate policies, and develop recommendations to maintain ACA accreditation standards.

You will serve as a technical liaison with accrediting organizations and provide guidance to facility personnel on compliance practices, documentation, and training to sustain high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in corrections, compliance, auditing, accreditation, or related field.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and ACA standards.
• Ability to analyze complex information and prepare comprehensive written reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accreditation management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and inspections to support accreditation and compliance.
• Analyze compliance data and evaluate policies.
• Develop recommendations to maintain accreditation standards.
• Serve as liaison with accrediting organizations.
• Provide guidance on compliance practices to facility personnel.

Skills

Audit/Compliance

Report writing

Data analysis

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accreditation management systems

Job description

The Accreditation Analyst position at Department of Correction supports accreditation, compliance, and quality assurance across Arkansas facilities. Under general supervision, you will conduct audits, analyze data, evaluate policies, and develop recommendations to maintain ACA accreditation standards.

You will serve as a technical liaison with accrediting organizations and provide guidance to facility personnel on compliance practices, documentation, and training to sustain high standards.