Compliance Inspector – State POST & Training Academies

Colorado AG; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado AG in Denver seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist II for the P.O.S.T. Unit to ensure POST rules are followed across law enforcement academies. The role supports Colorado residents by enforcing compliance with statutory requirements.

The position involves coordinating SME committees, conducting inspections, reviewing submissions, and assisting in instructor and officer certifications. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience conducting compliance reviews, inspections, or law/rule enforcement as the main function of your job.
• Experience using rules, statutes, and/or laws to determine compliance standards.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply; unofficial transcripts if using education substitutions.
• Candidates with foreign degrees must submit translations for credit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct announced and unannounced inspections of Colorado law enforcement academies for POST-rule compliance.
• Manage SME committees: attend meetings, edit forms, track actions, and coordinate related duties.
• Review academy documents and applications for content and rule adherence; prepare reports.
• Review instructor training programs, track full skills trainings, and proctor POST exams.
• Occasional travel across the state (30–50%); may require overnight stays.

Skills

Compliance reviews

Inspections

Law enforcement

Rules and statutes

Education

Sociology

Criminal Justice

Public Administration

Business

Job description

Colorado AG in Denver seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist II for the P.O.S.T. Unit to ensure POST rules are followed across law enforcement academies. The role supports Colorado residents by enforcing compliance with statutory requirements.

The position involves coordinating SME committees, conducting inspections, reviewing submissions, and assisting in instructor and officer certifications. Travel up to 50% is required.