Compliance Specialist 2 – Law Enforcement Data Systems

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State Police in Salem, OR seeks a Compliance Specialist 2 to support the CJIS Audit & Quality Control Programs, focusing on non-criminal justice users. You will develop documents, audit processes, and ensure user compliance while coordinating with staff and management to sustain program effectiveness.

The role involves investigating system misuse, presenting findings, and advising corrective actions. Preference given to candidates with CJIS policy knowledge and LEDS experience.

Qualifications

• Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program documents and audit functions to ensure user compliance in support of CJIS Audit & Quality Control Programs, especially for non-criminal justice users.
• Coordinate with audit and training staff and management to monitor and review the program’s effect.
• Investigate complaints of system misuse or other alleged violations, make findings of fact, and recommend corrective action.
• Represent the CJIS Division at meetings and user events.

Skills

Administrative research

Communication with public

Policy interpretation

CJIS familiarity

Data/system auditing

Tools

LEDS

Job description

Job Description

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Compliance Specialist 2 – Law Enforcement Data Systems position. This is an in-office position without the opportunity for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position. If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 09/08/2026. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 11/23/2026, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 09/09/2026. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact [e-mail] and reference REQ-205677. The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Summary of Job Duties

• In this position, you will develop and maintain program documents and audit functions to ensure user compliance in support of the overall Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Audit & Quality Control Programs, specifically in the areas of non-criminal justice users.
• You will also work in coordination with other audit and training staff and management, monitor and review the program’s effect. As a critical member of the CJIS team, you will ensure compliance, training, and outreach to the user community in support of CJIS’ mission.
• In this position, you will investigate complaints of system misuse or other alleged violations from system users or private citizens, make findings of fact, and take or recommend corrective action.
• You will represent the CJIS Division at various meetings and user events.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements

• Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with routine contact by telephone, in person, letters and email with agency personnel, colleagues, and the public, to gather, share, and clarify policy information.
• Demonstrated ability in evaluating and analyzing information to determine compliance with State and Federal program requirements.
• Ability to identify training needs to gain compliance or improve program operations.
• Experience using the Oregon State Police Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), or other CJIS compliant data system containing Computerized Criminal History records and investigative files.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) policies and rules.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Selection Process

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

Eligibility

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

Additional Information

What You Need to Know to Get the Job

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