Accreditation Coordinator

California Police Chiefs Association; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Work-life balance support

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking an Accreditation Coordinator to provide administrative and coordination support for the California Accreditation Program for Public Safety. The role involves managing application intake, tracking accreditation deadlines, and supporting communications with agencies. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in administrative roles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a remote work environment and a four-day work week for improved work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support or program coordination.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for accreditation systems.
• Assist with application intake and tracking accreditation deadlines.
• Coordinate assessor records and training logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Relevant experience in administrative support or program coordination

Coursework in criminal justice or public administration

Job description

The California Police Chiefs Association is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accreditation Coordinator to support the California Accreditation Program for Public Safety (CAPS). This position provides administrative, coordination, and logistical support to ensure the smooth operation of the accreditation program. The role works closely with the Executive Director and Accreditation Specialist and serves as a key point of support for participating agencies and assessors.

This position is primarily administrative in nature and does not serve as the program lead or decision maker.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $50,000 annually

Status: Full-time

Location: Remote in California

Key Responsibilities & Roles

• Provide administrative support for accreditation systems, including PowerDMS and PowerAccred
• Assist with application intake, document organization, and completeness reviews
• Track accreditation deadlines, milestones, and participation dataMaintain accurate records for agencies, assessors, and program activities
• Support routine communications with participating agencies and direct complex issues as appropriate
• Assist with onboarding logistics for new agencies
• Coordinate assessor records, scheduling, training logistics, and reimbursement tracking
• Support commission and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, note-taking, and follow-up
• Assist with basic reporting, website updates, and shared resources
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. A typical way to obtain the necessary qualifications includes:
• Relevant experience in administrative support, program coordination, or a similar role, preferably in a nonprofit, public safety, or governmental environment
• Coursework or training in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a related field is helpful but not required
• Experience supporting programs involving documentation management, data tracking, scheduling, and stakeholder communications is desirable

Additionally, the candidate should also possess;

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related office systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Limited travel required
• Four-day work week with a 4/10 schedule that supports work-life balance