Extra-Duty/Off-Duty Employment Program Analyst

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$65,000 - $104,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Extra-Duty/Off-Duty Employment Program Analyst analyzes, researches, and evaluates the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) extra-duty and off-duty employment programs. The position supports the Extra-Duty/Off-Duty Employment Program Manager through compliance reviews, financial reconciliations, data reporting and guidance, and recommendations to improve monitoring and accountability in coordination with Office policy and vendor contracts. The work combines compliance review, reporting, program analysis, and operational support. The role reviews vendor and internal data, prepares analytical and statistical reports, supports audits, evaluates assignment practices and exemptions, monitors compliance, and coordinates with divisions, vendors, and IT. The employee also helps train and guide lower-level staff. Work occurs primarily indoors and involves high work volumes, time pressure, frequent changes in tasks, and a high degree of decision-making, concentration, accuracy, and professional discretion. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field.
Two years of experience in program analysis, research, compliance monitoring, or related work.
Other combinations of education or professional-level experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or be able to obtain one by the time of hire.
Must pass the required background review; employment offers are contingent on completion of applicable pre-employment background investigations and any required fingerprint, drug, or alcohol testing.
Knowledge of research and analysis methods.
Knowledge of relevant compliance requirements, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Office applications.
Skill in analyzing data, conducting research, and developing solutions to complex problems.
Skill in organizing tasks with a high level of detail.
Skill in interpreting and conveying technical information.
Skill in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and external organizations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing for different audiences.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and interact with tact and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scheduling platforms, audit protocols, financial reconciliations, and Arizona public safety employment regulations.
Experience with law enforcement systems and procurement reconciliation.
Law enforcement experience in sworn, detention/custody, and/or civilian classifications.

Responsibilities

Analyze vendor and internal program data for accuracy, timeliness, and IRS 1099 compliance.
Conduct professional-level research and prepare analytical reports to support program planning and development.
Assess division needs, identify opportunities for continuous process improvement, and recommend and implement approved updates.
Reconcile vendor collection and remittance of County Vehicle Use Fees to ensure accurate vehicle-use payments.
Monitor clocking accuracy, shift overlap, breaks, and related records to identify patterns, policy violations, and emerging risks.
Generate standard and complex reports analyzing job fill rates, exemption usage, and hourly premium application.
Assist in preparing materials in response to internal audits.
Cross-check vendor insurance documentation and licensing renewals.
Evaluate off-duty job assignment processes for consistency with Office policy and code of conduct standards concerning conflicts of interest, bias, and favoritism; verify that jobs are awarded randomly as required by policy.
Review exemptions to verify legitimate law enforcement or public-interest needs, document justifications, and revoke exemptions lacking valid rationale.
Identify off-duty jobs that should be reassigned as on-duty Office-managed security jobs.
Monitor and enforce leave-related restrictions on off-duty privileges for employees on leave or modified duty from County work.
Support the Program Manager in identifying possible vendor or employee noncompliance and outlier patterns; coordinate with division or district commands and facilitate inquiries into employee outlier status.
Ensure program logs and records are archived in accordance with audit standards.
Coordinate with IT and vendors to validate data-system functionality and report issues.
Provide lower-level staff with training support, reporting guidance, and process review.
Develop recommendations to improve program monitoring and accountability.