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City of Yuma

Police Officer (Certified)

Yuma, AZ

$31.36 - $44.19/hr

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Must obtain (if applicable) and maintain Peace Officer Certification with AZ POST. Additional technical ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for certification officer in the United States is $57,535.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Certification Officers are professionals responsible for evaluating and verifying that individuals, organizations, or products meet specific standards or regulatory requirements. They review applications, assess documentation, ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, and issue certificates of compliance or qualification. Certification Officers often work in education, professional licensing, quality assurance, or regulatory agencies, supporting the integrity of certification processes. Their role is crucial in maintaining high standards and public trust in certified credentials or products.

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To thrive as a Certification Officer, you need strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a background in compliance, quality assurance, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with certification management systems, regulatory databases, and document control software is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills help you effectively guide applicants and ensure compliance with standards. These skills are critical for maintaining regulatory accuracy, streamlining certification processes, and upholding the integrity of the certifying organization.

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Certification Officers often handle numerous applications at once, making organization and time management essential. One common challenge is ensuring each application meets strict compliance standards while adhering to tight deadlines. Balancing clear communication with applicants, attention to regulatory changes, and maintaining accurate records are also key aspects of the role. Effective use of workflow tools and collaboration with colleagues in quality assurance or regulatory affairs can help manage these demands efficiently.

What is the difference between Certification Officer vs Compliance Specialist?

AspectCertification OfficerCompliance Specialist
Required CredentialsCertification programs, industry-specific certificationsRegulatory knowledge, certifications may vary
Work EnvironmentOffices, certification bodies, regulatory agenciesCorporate, government, or consulting settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, educationCommon in finance, healthcare, manufacturing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding certification roles, requirementsComparing compliance and certification roles

The Certification Officer primarily manages certification processes, ensuring standards are met, often working within certification bodies or regulatory agencies. Compliance Specialists focus on ensuring organizations adhere to laws and regulations, which may include certification standards. While both roles require knowledge of industry standards, Certification Officers are more involved in issuing and managing certifications, whereas Compliance Specialists focus on regulatory adherence across processes.

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Chief Certification Officer

Marlborough, MA • On-site

Clause5AFE Systems Inc
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About the Role

The Chief Certification Officer is the most critical hire in our next phase of growth. This executive will serve as the ultimate authority on all certification decisions, establishing the quality standard that defines Clause5afe's reputation in the market. You will personally conduct the first wave of AI governance certifications, build and lead the auditor team, and ensure that every certification bearing the Clause5afe name meets the highest standard of independent, third-party verification.

This is a foundational leadership role. You will be the signature on the certification credential — the person whose professional credibility gives our certifications weight with regulators, insurers, enterprise buyers, and courts.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead and own the entire certification function: methodology design, audit execution, quality assurance, and final certification decisions.
  • Personally conduct the first 20-30 AI governance certifications to establish the quality benchmark.
  • Design and refine the certification methodology across EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR requirements using the Clause 5 Framework™.
  • Build, hire, train, and manage a team of certification auditors as volume scales.
  • Establish auditor training programs, quality standards, and professional development pathways.
  • Serve as the external face of certification authority — representing Clause5afe with regulators, standards bodies, industry associations, and at conferences.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Certification Operations on engagement scoping, delivery workflows, and client communications.
  • Provide expert guidance on regulatory developments and their implications for certification requirements.
  • Support investor relations and enterprise sales with subject matter expertise on certification credibility and methodology.
What We’re Looking For
  • 15+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, risk management, or governance — ideally in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure).
  • Former Big 4 audit partner/senior manager, senior compliance executive, or equivalent leadership in a recognized certification or standards body.
  • Deep working knowledge of at least three of the following: EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, SOC 2.
  • Demonstrated experience building audit/certification teams from scratch.
  • Professional credibility that commands respect from Fortune 500 CISOs, Chief Compliance Officers, and General Counsel.
  • Understanding of AI/ML systems and their governance challenges (you don't need to be an engineer, but you need to understand what you're auditing).
  • Executive presence and the ability to represent Clause5afe in regulatory, media, and investor settings.
Nice to Have
  • Existing relationships with EU AI Office, NIST, ISO committees, or national regulatory bodies.
  • Published thought leadership on AI governance, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with AI-specific governance frameworks (beyond traditional IT audit).
  • CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent professional certifications.
Why This Role Matters

Clause5afe is building the UL for artificial intelligence - universal, independent, third-party certification infrastructure for AI systems. The CCO is the person who makes that certification trustworthy. Without this role, we’re a company with a framework. With it, we’re a certification authority. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to define the global standard for AI governance certification from the ground up.

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