Compliance Inspector - On-Call

Description

ICF is currently seeking an On‑Call Compliance Inspector capable of conducting inspections of family and adult residential centers and short and long‑stay juvenile facilities to assure compliance with ICE residential/detention standards of care. As a Compliance Inspector you will apply your knowledge and experience to support the project team tasked with training, technical assistance, compliance, and programmatic support for the Juvenile Family Management Division (JFMD).

JFMD is a dedicated, high‑level operational unit within ICE created to manage issues related to noncitizen minors, young adults, and families. This role includes administering an independent compliance program that inspects family residential centers and short/long stay juvenile facilities.

This role will involve travel to inspection sites.

• Inspect JFMD family and adult residential centers and short and long‑stay juvenile facilities to assure compliance with ICE residential/detention standards of care.
  • Conduct annual reviews of all ICE approved short‑stay juvenile facilities.
  • Conduct remote inspections for under 72‑hour facilities with fewer than 10 ICE juveniles annually.
• After full completion of inspection, prepare an inspection report in accordance with the JFMD template/checklist.
  • Provide inspection reports within 30 calendar days of completing each inspection.
  • Report serious compliance issues or events relating to life or safety issues to the ERO JFMD COR within 1 hour of observation.
• Provide quality assurance and compliance reviews of other JFMD programs, including transportation operations, young adult case management, and others as appropriate.
• Develop, review, and update inspection tools for programs as requested by the COR.
• Provide recommendations on improving JFMD and the inspection process, including changes to ICE Standards that JFMD manages.
• Provide analytical support of JFMD operations and trends, including trend analysis and detention standards analytical support as necessary.
• Support the preparation of briefings (PowerPoint format) of compliance reviews, as required.
• Support the development of monthly and annual compliance reports as required.
• Prepare responses to allegations of non‑compliance and inquiries.

• 10 years of experience working in a state prison, local jail, federal prison, or similar setting conducting inspections.
• A basic understanding of inspections and auditing techniques in detention‑related settings.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal or juvenile justice, corrections, public administration, or sociology.
• A basic understanding of PREA compliance.
• Knowledge of migrant/refugee issues, particularly related to migrant families and unaccompanied children.
• Prior work experience in a consulting environment.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Solid team builder and team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, perspectives, and stakeholder needs.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to deal effectively with rapid change and to prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs.
• Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including experience with developing and delivering presentations and technical writing.
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, including the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

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