Compliance Officer (MAT)

OFFICE OF GILMER CO COMMISSIONERS; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

OFFICE OF GILMER CO COMMISSIONERS seeks a Compliance Officer (MAT) to supervise Accountability Court participants with OUD/SUD and those on MAT. The role partners with law enforcement and court staff to ensure program adherence and community safety, including monitoring participation, curfew checks, and drug screening.

The position requires knowledge of addiction treatment, court procedures, and the ability to coordinate with police and treatment providers.

Qualifications

• Addiction, MAT, and mental health knowledge applied to compliance.
• Familiarity with law enforcement databases and court procedures.
• Ability to respond therapeutically to participants.

Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings and partner to ensure program mission and goals.
• Provide information on participant appropriateness to the team.
• Facilitate swift delivery of bench warrants for absconded participants.
• Act as liaison to police; educate on court programs for community safety.

Skills

Judgment and decision-making

Interview and interrogation techniques

Knowledge of addiction (OUD/SUD) and M

Knowledge of county/court policies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Two years’ experience in law enforcement or related field

Tools

Law enforcement databases

Case management software

Job description

Compliance Officer (MAT) ACC/8: Safety SensitiveAccountability Courts – Full Time FLSA: Non-exemptAnticipated $58,000 Yearly SalaryJOB SUMMARYSupervises Accountability Court participants with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and / or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and participants receiving Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT).MAJOR DUTIESParticipates fully as a court team member by attending all team meetings prior to court reviews, committing him or herself to the program mission and goals, and works as a full partner to ensure their success.Provides information on participant appropriateness from law enforcement sources to the team and makes recommendations to the team.Facilitates the swift delivery of bench warrants for participants who have absconded from the program.Acts as a liaison to police agencies, while providing education, information and training on the importance of the court programs to community safety and explains the benefits to law enforcement in collaborating with the court.Provides a monitoring function to the team to ensure compliance with court ordered terms and conditions of participation (along with supervision and treatment); i.e., conducts joint home visits, reports on a participant’s activities in the community, and supervises participation in community service.Provides assistance, information, and support to participants in the community, and encourages them to succeed in the program.Conducts curfew checks.Conducts pill counts for participants who have prescribed medication or for participants receiving MAT.Performs random drug screens.The ability to operate in a constant state of alertness, and safe manner.KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITIONIs knowledgeable of addiction including OUD and SUD, MAT, alcoholism, PTSD, trauma, mental illness, and pharmacology generally and applies that knowledge to respond to compliance in a therapeutically appropriate manner.Is knowledgeable of gender, age and cultural issues that may impact the offender’s success.Knowledge of county and court policies and procedures.Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.Ability to use proper and effective interview and interrogation techniques.Knowledge of law enforcement databases and other available sources of information.Knowledge of legal procedures and processes.Knowledge of case management tools, techniques, technology, and software.SUPERVISORY CONTROLSThe Chief Compliance Officer and Accountability Court Coordinator assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.GUIDELINESGuidelines include court orders and department policies and procedures. These guidelines requirejudgment, selection and interpretation in application.COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORKThe work consists of varied case management duties. The unique needs of each client contribute to the complexity of the position.The purpose of this position is to manage an assigned caseload. Success in this position contributes to participant compliance with requirements.CONTACTSContacts are typically with co-workers, other county personnel, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, attorneys, offenders and their families, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment.SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYNone.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPreferred but not required, bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Two years’ experience in law enforcement or related field.Requires Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.