Compliance Analyst, Police Department

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The Compliance Analyst serves as the primary compliance and regulatory support function for the Dallas College Police Department (DCPD), operating under the Office of the Chief of Police. This position is responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with federal and state laws, regulatory reporting requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional policies applicable to higher-education law enforcement operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Regulatory Reporting & Law Enforcement Compliance

• Maintain departmental compliance with the Clery Act, including crime classification, geographic determinations, and data validation.

• Oversee accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of NIBRS data; manage compliance, including data collection, monthly reporting, and audit readiness.

• Manage compliance with the Texas Racial Profiling Act, including data collection, analysis, annual reporting, and audit readiness.

• Monitor and support compliance with TCOLE licensing and agency reporting requirements for sworn officers and telecommunicators.

• Support adherence to CJIS Security Policy, data protection standards, records integrity, and access controls in coordination with IT and departmental systems administrators.

• Track changes in applicable federal and state statutes, administrative rules, accreditation standards, and regulatory guidance and communication impacts to command staff.

Policy Governance, Audits & Accreditation

• Maintain and coordinate departmental policies, procedures, general orders, and directives to ensure alignment with legal mandates, accreditation standards, and institutional governance requirements.

• Design and conduct internal compliance audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews related to reporting accuracy, documentation, training records, case files, evidence procedures, and operational controls.

• Prepare compliance dashboards, audit reports, corrective action plans, and executive summaries for the Chief of Police and command staff.

• Support law enforcement accreditation programs (e.g., CALEA, Texas Police Chiefs Association Best Practices), including standards management, proofs of compliance, internal assessments, and on-site reviews.

• Coordinate responses to external audits, regulatory inquiries, public records requests, and institutional compliance reviews.

• Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year.

  • All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours.

• Perform other duties not listed as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred - Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in compliance, auditing, regulatory reporting, law enforcement administration, higher education administration, or related field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with regulatory frameworks such as Clery Act, NIBRS/UCR, Texas Racial Profiling Act, TCOLE standards, CJIS, or accreditation requirements.

• Strong analytical, technical writing, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database or records systems.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role

• Experience working in a college or university police department, public safety agency, or public-sector compliance environment.

• Direct experience with Clery reporting, NIBRS submissions, accreditation management, or law enforcement audits.

• Familiarity with Texas higher education governance, public information requirements, and institutional risk management.

• Professional certifications such as Clery Compliance Officer, CALEA Accreditation Manager, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements

Occasional evening or weekend work during reporting cycles, audits, or accreditation activities.

Periodic travel between Dallas College campuses or partner agencies.

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,

veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.