Compliance Officer - Law Enforcement Certification Board (DPS #17882)

Posting Details Administratively attached to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, the Law Enforcement Certification Board (LECB) serves as an independent compliance and disciplinary regulation board for 8,000+ certification holders and 194 public safety agencies. The Board oversees the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension and revocation of certifications for law enforcement and telecommunicator professionals. The Board also conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct violations by certification holders, administering due process facilitation and disciplinary action. Why does the job exist? The Compliance Officer provides complex and high-level regulatory and audit components of agency constituents consisting of 8,000+ certification holders. Duties include the comprehensive review of mandated statutory and regulatory obligations and requirements associated with obtaining, maintaining, and renewal of law enforcement and public safety telecommunicator certifications. This position conducts complex research related to certification holder and agency reporting on status, providing data driven analysis and presentation in consultation with leadership, and forming recommendations on advanced methods for solving identified issues to hold aid in holding certification holders accountable for maintain certification mandates. This position performs comprehensive reviews of certification applications for law enforcement, telecommunicator, instructor, and advanced certifications and processing for recommendation on certification issuance. This will require advanced research into individual qualifications in accordance with NMAC 10.29.1 through 10.29.10. How does it get done? COMPLIANCE and AUDIT 1 - Generate Data and Research individual certification holder status and reporting forms. 2 - Provide analytical reports associated with findings based upon comprehensive research. 3 - Review, research and process certification applications, instructor applications, and advanced certification applications ensuring strict adherence with state laws and regulations. 4 - Compile compliance reports. 5 - Generate spreadsheets and provide analysis on findings, recommendations, and data measurements. 6 - Review of satellite academies admission processes. 7- Filing cases, uploading cases to the BOX, and updating data base ADMINISTRATIVE 1 - Triage incoming communication from partnering agencies, applications, certification holders, and Board members. 2 - Data and record management. 3 - Financial management, payment processing and record keeping. 4 - Maintain paper and electronic filing systems. 5 - Perform general administrative functions. IPRA COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSE 1 - Reviews and consolidates responsive materials for Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 2 - Research relevant statutes, policies, and historical records to validate response content. 3 - Coordinates with legal and compliance teams to ensure all disclosures meet statutory requirements. 4 - Tracks IPRA requests and responses using internal systems to monitor deadlines and maintain transparency. DATA COMPLETION AND REPORTING 1 - Gathers and organizes data for reports, presentations, and correspondence related to board operations and certification metrics. 2 - Proofreads and revises drafts for clarity, consistency, and compliance with agency standards. 3 - Develops reference tools and templates to streamline future reporting and improve data accessibility. 4 - Supports performance tracking by compiling statistics and trend analyses for internal and external stakeholders. Who are the customers? Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board, 194 public safety agencies and 8,000+ certification holders throughout the state. Ideal Candidate Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board, 194 public safety agencies and 8,000+ certification holders throughout the state. Minimum Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience. Employment Requirements Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and telephone usage, and extended periods of sitting to include attending public meetings and hearings. Must be able to lift 25 pounds, and sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required in and out of state. This position operates on a standard work schedule during business hours, Monday through Friday. Flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate Board needs that could occur outside regular hours to include evenings and weekends. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here **Agency Contact Information:** Ivan Ramirez-Arechiga, 505-603-4398 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.