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 accordance with Office policy and vendor contracts. The role combines compliance review, reporting, program analysis, and operational support. The position conducts research and analyzes vendor and internal program data, supports internal audits, monitors program and employee compliance, evaluates processes and assignment practices, and coordinates with divisions, vendors, and IT. The analyst also maintains program records, helps staff with training and reporting, and recommends improvements. Work is primarily indoors and involves substantial time pressure, high work volume, accuracy, concentration, and decision-making. Employees may perform other related duties as 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 a background review before hiring.
Knowledge of research and analysis methods and relevant compliance requirements, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Office applications.
Ability to analyze data, conduct research, and develop solutions to complex problems.
Ability to organize tasks with a high level of detail, interpret and convey technical information, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with employees at all levels and external organizations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, act independently, and use sound judgment.
Ability to maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive information and interact professionally 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, 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 verify accurate vehicle-use payments.
Monitor clocking accuracy, shift overlap, breaks, assignment logs, work hours, rest rules, and geolocation clock-in or clock-out entries 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-submitted insurance documentation and licensing renewals.
Evaluate off-duty assignment processes for consistency with Office policy and code-of-conduct standards concerning conflicts of interest, bias, and favoritism, and verify that jobs are awarded randomly as required by policy.
Review exemptions to verify they meet a legitimate law-enforcement need or public-interest purpose, document justifications, and revoke exemptions without 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 vendor or employee noncompliance patterns and outliers, 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 for improved monitoring and accountability.