Policy Compliance Assistant

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Membership

Massachusetts State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Paid Holidays/Comp

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, is seeking a Policy Compliance Assistant to support audits, policy reviews and regulatory compliance at the Norfolk Correctional facility in Dedham, MA. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and coordination with department heads, with the aim of maintaining ACA/CMR standards.

Responsibilities include preparing materials for audits, developing follow-up plans, updating policies in PowerDMS, and providing

Qualifications

• Must be computer proficient.
• Willingness and ability to work on a varied number of simultaneous projects.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation for Department of Correction, Department of Public Health and American Correctional Association audits, including documentation collection and file preparation.
• Develop follow-up action plans for audits/inspections based on findings.
• Coordinate initial review of each NCSO policy with ACA, CMR and other codes; reformatting and editing in PowerDMS.
• Coordinate with department heads to complete annual policy reviews for accuracy of titles and content.
• Ensure revised policies are posted in PowerDMS and provide operational support to the Compliance Unit.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Multiple projects management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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Job Description - Policy Compliance Assistant (260005YD)

Job Description

Description

POSTING DATE: August 28, 2026

POSITION TITLE: Policy Compliance Assistant

SALARY: $62,376.08 - $77,181.00 GRADE: 14 STATUS: Ad-Tech

The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office seeks to employ talented and committed individuals interested in joining a multi-talented, multi-cultural and professional organization dedicated to providing the utmost of public safety to the citizens of Norfolk County. In support of the Sheriff’s mission to serve the citizens of Norfolk County by enhancing public safety, employees are tasked with the operation of a safe, secure and humane correctional facility through the principles of direct supervision. In order to accomplish this goal, new employees become part of a highly trained, dedicated, professional, compassionate, and diverse workforce.

The level of responsibility of our employees requires that we take great care in recruiting the best candidates we can find. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is committed to identifying hard-working and dedicated individuals pursuing careers in public safety/law enforcement. Our organization seeks individuals committed to the values of honor, integrity and selfless service.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shall assist in all areas of preparation for Department of Correction, Department of Public Health and
• American Correctional Association Audits to include documentation collection and file preparation.
• Shall assist in the development of follow-up action plans for all audits or inspections, based on the findings or recommendations of the regulatory agency audit/inspection team.
• Shall assist in internal audits, of each operational area to identify non-compliance issues to Code of Massachusetts Regulations, National Correctional Standards and current NCSO policies.
• Shall coordinate and assist in an initial review of each NCSO policy in relation to all current ACA, CMR and other applicable codes and standards to include reformatting and editing, within PowerDMS.
• Shall coordinate with department heads, as necessary, to complete the annual review of each policy to ensure accuracy of titles and procedural content.
• Assist in ensuring all revised, updated or newly created policies and procedures are complete and accurate, then posted in Power DMS.
• Shall provide operational support to the other Compliance Unit staff persons.
• The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS

• Communication skills
• Constant business contact with people
• Frequent communication of data
• Occasional direction, control and planning activity
• Occasionally influencing people about ideas or things
• Frequently making evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
• Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Frequently performing repetitive or similar work
• Occasional performing under stress
• Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies
• Seldom noise
• Seldom-slippery floor hazard
• Frequent sitting
• Occasional standing
• Occasional walking
• Seldom kneeling
• Seldom crouching/stooping
• Seldom squatting
• Seldom lifting (max. 40 lbs.)
• Seldom carrying (max. 40 lbs.)
• Seldom pushing
• Seldom pulling
• Seldom reaching
• Occasional handling
• Seldom feeling
• Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence)
• Variably-paced

HOURS OF WORK

40 hours per week. These hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or their designee.

BENEFITS

• Union Membership
• Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Paid Holidays/Comp

Stipends for Longevity & Fitness

The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be given equal opportunity for employment regardless of gender, race, creed, disability, color, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, or political or union affiliation. The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office will conform to all applicable laws and regulations related to Equal Opportunity Employment. Our agency shall ensure that all employee candidates are selected based on organizational need and the ability of the employee candidate to perform the required job functions with or without accommodations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Must be computer proficient
• Willingness and ability to work on a varied number of simultaneous projects
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s licenses

Official Title : Policy Compliance Coordinator

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Dedham - 200 West Street

Job

Compliance and Certification

Agency

Sheriff's Dept Norfolk

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 6:39:28 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

62,376.08 - 77,181.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, affirmative action or equal employment opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact diversity officer / ADA coordinator : Sashell Thebaud - 7817513343

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No