Compliance Officer-Juvenile Service Center

COMPLIANCE OFFICER-JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to ensure the East TN Juvenile Service Center complies with all applicable laws, regulations, PREA standards, and internal policies while safeguarding the youth housed at the facility, staff, and maintaining operational integrity.

Position Reports to
:
Lieutenant
Direct Reports
:
None

Essential Functions

• Monitor and evaluate facility compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and PREA requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and corrective actions.
• Serve as the facility’s PREA Compliance Manager, overseeing prevention, detection, reporting, and response efforts.
• Coordinate PREA investigations, tracking allegations, outcomes, and required notifications in accordance with policy and law.
• Ensure required staff training related to compliance, PREA, ethics, and reporting obligations is completed and documented.
• Act as liaison with oversight agencies, auditors, inspectors, and external partners during reviews and investigations.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and data to support audits, accreditation, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to leadership and staff on compliance-related matters.

Required Qualifications

• Education
  :
  High School
• Certifications (Required By Hire):
  None
• Certifications (Required After Hire): CPR certification
• Experience
  : 2 years
• Preferences
  :
  None

Substitutes for Requirement
s:

• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Key Knowledge
:

• None

Key Skills
:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in use of PCs, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good organization skills

Abilities
:

• Ability to work in a position of moderate complexity
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to focus and demonstrate attention to detail

Additional Job Functions
:

• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Potential risk of physical injury and exposure to biohazards and chemicals.

Working Conditions
:

• Physical demands are moderate.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
• Work is completed in an office setting.

Position in the Career Ladder
:

• N/A

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer