Policy Compliance Assistant

Norfolk County Sheriffs Office; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Policy Compliance Assistant in Dedham, MA. The role reports to the Assistant Deputy Superintendent overseeing Policy and Compliance, and participates in audits with the ACA, CMR, and other standards.

Expect 40 hours weekly, with a focus on policy review, documentation, and file preparation. Qualified applicants will have a related bachelor's degree (preferred), strong computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining

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 license.

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.

Job description

POSTING DATE:

August 26, 2026

POSITION TITLE:

Policy Compliance Assistant

SALARY:

$62,376.08 - $77,181.00

GRADE:

14

STATUS:

Ad-Tech

The Policy Compliance Assistant shall follow the chain of command of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and shall report directly to the Assistant Deputy Superintendent overseeing Policy and Compliance.

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.

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

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.

LOCATION:

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office
200 West Street
Dedham, MA 02026

NCSO is an Affriential Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.M/F/D/V All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position.