Junior Compliance Officer

Junior Compliance Officer

Location: San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu

Program Overview: LEGAL INTERPRETING SERVICES, INC. is seeking Junior Compliance Officers (JCOs) to support the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations Worksite Enforcement Unit. The Junior Compliance Officers will be responsible for inputting and evaluating data and utilize DHS databases to run queries, prepare spreadsheets, and conduct research. Junior Compliance Officers supporting I-9 audit and investigative support activities. This position supports a sensitive federal law enforcement mission. Candidates must be able to work on-site, handle sensitive information appropriately, complete DHS/ICE training requirements, and obtain a favorable DHS/ICE personnel security determination before accessing law enforcement databases, government systems, facilities, or sensitive information.

Job Duties:

• Input and evaluate data from paper and electronic records.
• Perform extensive data entry of documents, including Employment Eligibility Verification Forms I-9, into Microsoft Office tools or web-based systems.
• Conduct database queries using DHS, law enforcement, and commercial systems to support identity, eligibility, and adjudication-related review.
• Prepare spreadsheets, organize data, and conduct research to support audit and investigative activities.
• Assist Auditors and Criminal Investigators with the evaluation of Employment Eligibility Verification Forms I-9.
• Assist with drafting audit reports and related documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a similar field.
• Ability to perform detailed data entry and data evaluation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets, organize records, and support written reporting.
• Ability to conduct database searches and research in accordance with Government procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in documents or data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally in a team environment with Government and contractor personnel.
• Ability to work independently under contractor supervision.
• Ability to follow established procedures, policies, and deadlines.
• Ability to work on-site at an assigned Government location.
• Ability to complete DHS/ICE mandatory training requirements.
• Ability to pass DHS/ICE personnel security vetting for a Tier 4 / High Risk Public Trust position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a similar field.
• Prior experience supporting federal, state, or local government programs.
• Experience with I-9 audits, employment eligibility verification, compliance review, document examination, or administrative investigations.
• Experience supporting law enforcement, immigration, regulatory, audit, or compliance programs.
• Experience handling sensitive, confidential, controlled, or privacy-protected information.
• Experience using Government, law enforcement, commercial research, or case management databases.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or administrative case documentation.
• Prior DHS, ICE, HSI, or public trust work environment experience.
• Familiarity with timekeeping, Government property, facility access, and IT compliance.