Compliance Specialist II - P.O.S.T. Unit

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

Compliance Specialist II – P.O.S.T. Unit

Details

Section: Criminal Justice Position Number: LAA-00535 Salary Range: $51,360.00 -$69,482.00 Yearly Apply By: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11:59 pm FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Unit: POST Job Location: 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 Release Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Employment Type: Full-Time Position Type: Classified

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The P.O.S.T. Unit is seeking a detail-oriented compliance specialist to join their dynamic team. The Unit has direct impact to the State of Colorado and its residents by managing statutory and rule requirements and ensuring compliance of peace officers and law enforcement training academies throughout the state. This position supports the POST mission by completing compliance functions as it relates to basic, reserve, and refresher academies. This position partners with Subject Matter Expert committees to ensure Colorado academies are following required POST rules. If you have a passion for working with Law Enforcement and want to help improve Colorado academies, this position is for you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position exists to support the POST mission regarding compliance as it relates to basic, reserve and refresher academies. Conducts announced and unannounced inspections of Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academies to determine compliance with POST Rules. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Subject Matter Expert (S.M.E.) committees to include attending SME meetings, creating and editing forms, conducting follow up to actions items from SME meetings, and other duties associated with the SME committees. Reviews submitted documents and academy applications for content and rule compliance. Reviews documents for new academies, conducts follow up from SME committees as it relates to new academies and ensures that new academies are in strict adherence to POST Rules. Prepares reports for the Compliance Manager, Academy Directors, Chiefs and/or Sheriffs. Reviews and approves instructor training programs. Tracks all full skills trainings. Determines eligibility for certification, proctors POST exams, and certifies officers. Performs other duties as assigned.

This recruitment may be used to fill other Compliance Specialist positions within the Criminal Justice section at the Department of Law.

Salary note:Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions:Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.

Experience Only:Five (5) years of relevant experience conducting compliance reviews, inspections of a program, or law/rule enforcement as the main function of your job. This experience must include utilizing rules, statutes, and/or laws to determine compliance standards.

OR

Education and Experience:A combination of related education (sociology, criminal justice, psychology, public administration, business or other closely related field) and/or relevant experience conducting compliance reviews, inspections of a program, or law/rule enforcement as the main function of your job equal to five (5) years. T his experience must include utilizing rules, statutes, and/or laws to determine compliance standards.

• Please note, relevant education may substitute for up to four (4) years. Applicants must demonstrate at least one (1) year of relevant experience to qualify.

If you are qualifying under the Education and Experience option listed above, you must submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.Preferred Qualifications:In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application.This information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in a law enforcement setting;
• Additional compliance experience beyond the required one year;
• Knowledge of the POST certification requirements;
• Experience writing detailed inspection/audit reports;
• Experience working with a Board and/or professional committees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position is required to travel between 30-50% of the time throughout the state for inspections of Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academies and proctoring POST exams. Travel is typically closer to 30% of the time but may increase depending on volume of inspections and examinations. Must be able to travel independently as travel may require overnight stays, inclement weather, and driving long distances. Position must have a valid CO Driver’s license.
• This position offers flexible work arrangements. Flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.