What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Compliance Auditor position at Metropolitan Police Department?
There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, the Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,300 members: approximately 3,700 sworn members and over 600 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and saving options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits
This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB), Risk Management Division (RMD). This position provides oversight and technical expertise for the planning, conducting and evaluation of a wide range of internal audit services for the department.
This incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Disseminates, monitors, plans, organizes, develops, conducts, and evaluates work to be accomplished by assigned staff. Sets/adjusts priorities and prepares schedules to ensure the timely completion of work. The incumbent assigns work based on priorities, the difficulty and requirements of the assignments and staff knowledge and capabilities.
Accumulates and maintains data; records and prepares reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities.
Supervises and applies audit techniques. Analyzes MPD internal controls and examines financial records, processes and procedures to ensure records and policies comply with applicable regulations. Ensures subordinate staff members are equipped with specific rules and regulations to effectively and efficiently audit MPD processes and procedures.
Determines areas of risk and appraises their significance in relation to operational factors of cost, schedule and quality. Classifies audit projects as to the degree of risk and significance as well as the frequency of audit coverage.
Prepares audit plans to ensure audit considerations and management requirements are identified and meet audit standards. Prepares or supervises the preparation of the final audit report.
Supervises the auditing, analyzing, evaluating, and reviewing of agency procedures and processes to minimize risks to the agency. Makes recommendations and corrective steps to improve deficiencies.
Provides technical guidance to other professional and administrative staff. Develops and maintains effective relationships with colleagues and clients sufficient to supervise and provide leadership.
Reviews performance standards and evaluates subordinates' against these standards. Counsels and conducts interviews with subordinates relative to performance, complaints, and disciplinary actions issues. Makes recommendations on the more serious disciplinary cases; maintains requisite knowledge of civilian and sworn union contracts and general orders.
Initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, demotions, reassignments, adverse actions, details, etc. Conducts and participates in the interview and selection process of candidates to fill vacant positions. Approves or disapproves leave and coordinates various schedules to ensure office coverage. Prepares formal plans for the recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating and supervising of staff; develops manuals and other training aids.
Conducts presentations to obtain and share information and explain objectives and work performed. Presentations are clear, organized and accurate. Prepares and conducts briefings.
Develops accident prevention and loss control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and financial loss. Ensures that District/Division Safety Officers develop a Fire and Disaster Evacuation Plan for each physical location occupied by the department.
Participates in conferences concerning the content of audit reports and resolves conflicts between subordinates and areas being audited.
Attends meetings and hearings to stay abreast of issues dealing with the District's finances, internal controls and other matters affecting agency operations.
- Prepares testimony, attends court as an expert witness; attends council hearings on subjects related to complex audits and investigations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements:
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master's Degree strongly preferred.
Work Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CS-12 grade level in the District of Columbia government, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the public or private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: knowledge of auditing techniques, principles, and methodologies with a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); experience conducting audits; experience conducting investigations and preparing audit reports; experience in compliance and internal auditing in a public or private sector and experience leading or supervising others or ability to supervise others.
Work Environment:
Work location is in an office environment. Work is sedentary and may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meeting and conferences away from the work site and carrying light items, such as laptops, papers, books, small parts, and driving an automobile.
Other Significant Factors:
Expert knowledge of methods and techniques used for internal financial controls including Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and methods and techniques used to conduct criminal investigations related to fraud and theft of the consolidated government’s assets.
Knowledge of Audit Manual, Federal statutes and laws, Institute of Internal Inspection and Auditing Standards and Practice Advisories Relevant to Quality Assessment, The Professional Practices Framework and GRC Assessment Tools Guide.
Knowledge of principles and practices of grants, insurance and contract administration.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
Ability to solve problems, identify and resolve conflicting information. Ability to learn the CJIS, WALES/NCIC, and other related federal, state (Maryland and Virginia) and local DC laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to perform internal audits and assess risks. Ability to form partnerships and provide advice concerning audit risks.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Proficient in the use of Fund accounting software, Intuit QuickBooks, ACL Audit Exchange, Arbutus Analyzer, Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise, SAS, Intrax ProcedureNet, TrendTracker, Compliance SolutionLawson ERP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Oracle PeopleSoft Financials, SAP, Bi3 Financial Statement Fraud Analysis, CaseWare International IDEA SmartAnalyzer and Thomson Reuters Risk Management.
Skill and ability to use personal computers and common software such as Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants that applied under vacancy annoucement number 23593 do not need to re-apply.
A background investigation including criminal history, traffic and credit checks is required for positions within the Metropolitan Police Department.
The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit.
This position is “At Will”. At will employment applies to the Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassmentbased on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.
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