Compliance Manager

GardaWorld; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory, operational, and contractual compliance for a high-consequence detention facility. You will drive audit readiness, risk mitigation, and alignment with federal standards through daily monitoring and CAP planning.

The role collaborates with on-site leadership and government officials to maintain operational integrity and ensure ongoing compliance across all departments.

Qualifications

• Active or recent Security Clearance or ability to pass a background investigation.
• 2–3 years of progressive compliance/quality assurance/operational management in detention environments.
• Strong analytical skills with history of leading audit preparations and CAPs.
• Excellent written communication with experience preparing technical compliance reports for government stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in criminal justice, business, public policy, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine internal audits across facility operations to ensure adherence to federal detention standards, contracts, and policy.
• Maintain, update, and enforce SOPs to align with client specifications and evolving regulations.
• Identify non-compliance issues, draft CAPs, and oversee remediation with department heads.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for government inspections, audits, and client reviews.
• Track, analyze, and report KPIs and compliance metrics to leadership and contracting officers.
• Manage incident reporting workflows with timely documentation and investigation.
• Collaborate to ensure mandatory compliance and safety training for all operational staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Audit readiness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

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Compliance Manager

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2080

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Travel Requirement: No

Teleworking: No

Pay: Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview:The Compliance Manager oversees all regulatory, operational, and contractual compliance standards for a high-consequence detention facility. This role ensures continuous alignment with federal performance standards, facility operating procedures, and contractual requirements through rigorous daily monitoring, auditing, and corrective action planning. Working closely with on-site leadership and client oversight officials, the Compliance Manager drives operational integrity, risk mitigation, and audit readiness across all facility departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine, rigorous internal audits and inspections across facility operations to ensure strict adherence to federal detention standards, contractual mandates, and facility policy.
• Maintain, update, and enforce local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guarantee alignment with client specifications and evolving federal regulations.
• Identify operational non-compliance issues, draft comprehensive Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and oversee immediate remediation with department heads.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for external government inspections, third-party audits, and client compliance reviews.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics to executive leadership and government contracting officers.
• Manage facility incident reporting workflows, ensuring complete, timely documentation and investigation of regulatory or procedural exceptions.
• Collaborate with staff development personnel to ensure all operational staff receive mandatory initial and recurring compliance and safety training.

Qualifications

• Active or recent Security Clearance or the ability to pass a rigorous background investigation and obtain government client suitability.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive compliance, quality assurance, or operational management experience within a federal, state, or private secure detention environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a history of leading successful audit preparations and executing effective Corrective Action Plans.
• Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated experience preparing technical compliance reports and policy documents for government stakeholders.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, public policy, or a related field (equivalent operational experience may be substituted).

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.