Deputy Independent Policing Auditor

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County is seeking a Deputy Independent Policing Auditor to support the County’s independent police oversight and accountability efforts. Reporting to the Independent Policing Auditor, this position will evaluate and participate in investigations of public complaints to promote accountability, transparency, and public confidence in law enforcement through findings and recommendations.

The Deputy Independent Policing Auditor also serves as a professional staff liaison to the Community Oversight Board (COB), providing research, analysis, and recommendations to support the Board’s work. In addition, the position assists with community outreach and public engagement initiatives designed to foster trust, transparency, and meaningful dialogue between the community and law enforcement. This role requires the ability to exercise independent judgment, objectivity, discretion, and sound analytical skills when evaluating sensitive, complex, and often high-profile matters.

Specific job duties Include:

• Conducting reviews and audits of law enforcement policies, practices, training, operations, and outcomes, including use-of-force incidents, and develops findings and recommendations for improvement;

• Reviewing complaints alleging police misconduct, participates in administrative investigations and interviews, and monitors investigations for thoroughness, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness;

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to complaints, arrests, use of force, and other law enforcement activities to identify trends and inform policy, training, and accountability recommendations;

• Preparing and presenting reports, analyses, investigative findings, audit results, and recommendations to the Community Oversight Board, County staff, and the public;

• Providing professional staff support and guidance to the Community Oversight Board, including supporting public meetings, community outreach, education, and coordination with community groups, law enforcement personnel, and County staff;

• Reviewing disciplinary actions and developing or providing recommendations to the Police Chief concerning investigations, policies, training, practices, corrective actions, and other areas requiring attention;

• Providing briefings and advice on significant or sensitive matters and coordinates investigations, audits, policy reviews, strategic priorities, recommendations, and other Office activities; and

• Serving as the Independent Policing Auditor in their absence.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience conducting objective reviews or investigations of complex and sensitive matters;

• Ability to translate findings into clear, well-supported recommendations;

• Strong analytical and communication skills;

• Sound judgment; and

• Ability to work effectively with community members, public officials, law enforcement personnel, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field; plus
• Significant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Auditing;
  • Investigations;
  • Compliance;
  • Law enforcement oversight; or
  • Closely related work.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree, Juris Doctor (JD), or other advanced degree in a related field plus experience in one or more of the following:

• Conducting administrative investigations, audits, or independent reviews involving law enforcement, public safety, civil rights, or governmental accountability;

• Analyzing law enforcement policies, practices, use-of-force incidents, or other complex operational or compliance matters;

• Developing clear, evidence-based findings and policy, training, or procedural recommendations; and/or

• Presenting complex or sensitive findings to public bodies, community stakeholders, senior officials, or law enforcement personnel.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Financial Disclosure: For positions requiring it, completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon acceptance of employment and annually thereafter.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

Additional Information

Work hours: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility required to attend evening meetings and events and to respond to time-sensitive matters outside of regular business hours, as necessary.

This position occasionally requires work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, and availability to respond to time-sensitive matters as necessary.

This recruitment is open until filled with a preferred filling date of November 12, 2026.

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