NIBRS and Compliance Specialist

axon

United States

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Other
1501 Software Services

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Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Axon’s NIBRS and Compliance team is looking for a UCR Specialist to join forces with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to help build and certify NIBRS and state compliant products within Axon’s newest public safety records management system. This RMS will automate officer’s workflows, provide real-time validation messages, and offer law enforcement administrators the ability to easily submit their state crime reports as well as crash, citation, and other supplemental state compliance reports.

Axon has led the global effort to protect life and through electric weapons, body cameras, a number of real-time sensors, public safety software products and AI tools. Axon is uniquely positioned to tie together every aspect of an incident in order to help law enforcement agencies better prepare for what might happen, respond efficiently and effectively, deliver justice, ensure the well-being of their officers, and increase the safety of communities. Working together with our customers and product teams, you will build the foundation for Axon’s outcome-oriented data efforts.

What You’ll Do

Location: Remotely from the US
Reports to: Manager, NIBRS and Compliance

Provide input on National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and compliance reporting requirements (including crash, citations, and other state reporting) for Axon’s roadmap
Work directly with agency stakeholders to develop and implement plan to meet NIBRS certification and other compliance reporting requirements.
Build state-specific forms and work with engineering to guide requirements for state-specific NIBRS and Compliance requirements.
Join Forces with the Product and Engineering teams to ensure national and state standards are accurately defined
Identify key NIBRS and state reporting challenges, propose solutions, and seek feedback from leadership and stakeholders
Validate data with NIBRS state program specialists and agency stakeholders in support of certification process
Act as an internal NIBRS and Compliance expert and consultant to PSO, Sales, Customer Support, and Data Platform.
Provides ongoing NIBRS training.
Audit forms and product specification standards.
Influence peers, advise leaders, coach and mentor junior team members.

What You Bring

3+ years experience in Law Enforcement technology
Deep level understanding of the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) submission requirements
Experience with Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) is a plus, including Use of Force
Experience with other Compliance reporting is a plus, including: Crash, citation, domestic violence, traffic stop data, etc.
Ability to influence cross-functionally to achieve results
Experience with Flat File, XML and/or JSON, the ability to decipher patterns is a plus
Strong communication skills (both oral & written)
Demonstrated knowledge of technical and systems-level solutions for enterprise software
Ability to make hard tradeoff assessments
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.

Benefits that Benefit You

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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