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.

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.

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:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Union Membership
• Tuition Remission
• Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Vacation/Personal/Sick Benefits
• 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.

***Please submit your cover letter and resume via norfolksheriff.com/employment/application. An employment application will be email to you once you submit your information.

• 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