Auditor

Overview

Job Description
The Performance Auditor is a highly analytical and ethical position within the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD). This position is responsible for evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of departmental operations, programs, and services. This role promotes transparency, improves public trust, and helps ensure that law enforcement practices align with departmental goals, legal standards, and community expectations.

Performance Auditor

• Conduct performance audits of police operations, programs, and administrative functions to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Analyze data related to crime trends, response times, use of force, community engagement, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Develop audit plans, objectives, and methodologies in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Present findings to department leadership, city officials, and community stakeholders as appropriate.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Conduct annual risk assessment.
• Collaborate with internal units (e.g., Internal Affairs, Training, Budget).

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in performance auditing, program evaluation, or a related analytical role.
• Knowledge of auditing standards (e.g., GAGAS), data analysis techniques, and public sector operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain objectivity and confidentiality.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or similar credentials.
• Experience auditing law enforcement or public safety agencies.
• Familiarity with police data systems (e.g., CAD, RMS, body-worn camera data).

• Comfortable working positions, handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions with some exposure to dangerous situations in extreme emergencies.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

POSITION TYPE
Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE
$58,13 - $100,232

DEPARTMENT
Police

Full Time/Part Time
Full time

Scheduled Hours
40