Compliance Specialist 2 - Law Enforcement Data Systems

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Compliance Specialist 2 – Law Enforcement Data Systems position. This is an in-office position without the opportunity for a remote or hybrid work schedule. Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position. If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 04/22/2026. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 07/07/2026, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 04/23/2026. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact [email protected] and reference REQ-198136. The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Requirements

Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing and analyzing Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) policiesand rules.
Demonstrated ability in evaluating documents, procedures, reports, systems, or conditions to decide compliance with State and Federal program requirements by applying laws, rules, and policies.
Ability to identify training needs to gain compliance or improve program operations.
Experience with routine contact by telephone, in person, letters and email with agency personnel, colleagues, and the public, to gather, share, and clarify policy information.
Ability to evaluate and analyze information to determine compliance.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will develop and maintain program documents and audit functions to ensure user compliance in support of the overall Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Audit & Quality Control Programs, specifically in the areas of non-criminal justice users.
You will also work in coordination with other audit and training staff and management, monitor and review the program’s effect.
As a critical member of the CJIS team, you will ensure compliance, training, and outreach to the user community in support of CJIS’ mission.
In this position, you will investigate complaints of system misuse or other alleged violations from system users or private citizens, make findings of fact, and take or recommend corrective action.
You will represent the CJIS Division at various meetings and user events.