Policy Compliance Assistant

Norfolk County, MA Sheriff's Office, Patrick W. McDermott, Sheriff; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Policy Compliance Assistant in Dedham, MA to support audits by coordinating documentation, findings, and action plans. The role involves reviewing policies for ACA/CMR compliance and reformatting in PowerDMS, and ensuring updates are accurately posted.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong computer proficiency, with the ability to manage multiple projects and interact with department heads.

Qualifications

• Must be computer proficient.
• Willingness and ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audits and documentation preparation for ACA, CMR, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop follow-up action plans based on audit findings.
• Identify non-compliance issues and assist in internal audits.
• Review policies for ACA/CMR compliance and reformatting in PowerDMS.
• Coordinate annual policy reviews with department heads.
• Ensure policies are updated and posted in PowerDMS.
• Provide operational support to Compliance Unit staff.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Multi-project capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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 Affiant Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position.