Junior Compliance Office

Ruchman and Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RAI seeks a Junior Compliance Officer to support a nationwide DHS/ICE/HSI/WSEU investigative contract, providing I-9 audit support and worksite enforcement activities. You will help review employment eligibility documents, perform database research, and prepare audit-ready case files and reports for enforcement actions.

The role requires data input, DHS database querying, and collaboration with Auditors and Criminal Investigators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but the minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s level degree.
• Education preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or similar field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferred: auditing, investigations support, or law enforcement administrative support; familiarity with employment eligibility verification processes (I-9).

Responsibilities

• Inputting and evaluating data.
• Use DHS databases to run queries, prepare spreadsheets, and conduct research.
• Assist Auditors and Criminal Investigators with evaluation of I-9 forms.
• Assist with drafting audit reports and related documentation for enforcement actions.
• Coordinate functions with Investigators and Auditors.
• Perform administrative functions to ensure compliance with government location processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

The Junior Compliance Officer (JCO) will support a nationwide investigative services contract in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)/Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)/Worksite Enforcement Unit (WSEU).

The JCO shall support the specialized investigative mission of DHS/ICE/HSI and participate as part of a team in the investigative mission of national/international investigative programs, initiatives and liaison activities. The JCO will provide I-9 audit support services and worksite enforcement compliance activities. The JCO assists in reviewing employment eligibility documentation, conducting database research, and preparing audit-ready case files and reports that support administrative enforcement actions and related determinations.

At a minimum, the Junior Compliance Officer shall perform the following tasks:

• Responsible for inputting and evaluating data.
• Utilize DHS databases to run queries, prepare spreadsheets, and conduct research.
• Assist Auditors and Criminal Investigators with evaluation of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
• Assist with drafting audit reports and associated administrative fine paperwork to support theissuance of Notices of Intent to Fine, Final Orders, Warning Notices and other relateddocumentation for HSI audits related to the employment eligibility verification process.
• Coordinate these functions and procedures with Criminal Investigators and Auditors.
• Perform all administrative functions necessary to ensure compliance with basic property, timeand attendance, facility, and information technology processes in government location

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) is preferred but the minimum educational requirement is an Associates Level degree.
• Education is preferred to be in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a similar field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft office applications
• Preferred: Prior experience in auditing, investigations support, or law enforcement administrative support. Familiarity with employment eligibility verification processes.

RAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law. RAI participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons hired. This means that we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. RAI will not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants.