Audits and Inspections Specialist

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Audits and Inspections Specialist enhances departmental transparency, accountability, and operational effectiveness by conducting comprehensive audits and inspections of departmental functions, processes, and practices on behalf of the Office of the Chief of Police. The position evaluates compliance with established policies, procedures, and accreditation standards; assesses policy and procedure effectiveness and employee performance; and identifies opportunities for operational improvement. The specialist conducts interviews, reviews documentation, and performs periodic and unannounced inspections, then prepares detailed reports documenting findings and recommending corrective action and continuous improvement. Other work may be required.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP), with career progression opportunities and salary incentives as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. The role requires pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification. It is designated Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Illegal drug use and medical marijuana use are prohibited; employees may not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. The position involves work in high-security areas governed by the U.S. Department of Justice CJIS Security Policy and requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents eligible for naturalization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the assigned area of responsibility, plus two years of experience in the area of assignment with an emphasis on quality assurance/control, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of the area of assignment; quality assurance audit and compliance activities applicable to that area; and qualitative and quantitative analysis as applied to that area.
• Ability to apply specialized knowledge of programs or services specific to the area of assignment; plan and coordinate quality assurance/improvement activities; and gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate programs or services.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, related software, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.
• Must pass the more stringent criminal background check required for work in high-security areas governed by the U.S. Department of Justice CJIS Security Policy.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident eligible for naturalization.
• Must comply with Critical Safety Sensitive requirements, including random drug and alcohol testing; illegal drug use and medical marijuana use are prohibited, as is alcohol consumption or being under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and inspections on behalf of the Office of the Chief of Police to evaluate compliance with established policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures.
• Evaluate employee performance in relation to assigned responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, and perform periodic and unannounced inspections to verify that departmental practices align with established standards.
• Prepare detailed audit and inspection reports, document findings, and recommend corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities and salary incentives through an approved Career Development Plan, as funding permits and based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time