Accreditation Manager

CALEA; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accreditation Manager to oversee the CALEA accreditation process for the police department. This role involves managing grant proposals, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and coordinating departmental activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in law enforcement accreditation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the integrity and professionalism of law enforcement services while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you have a passion for public service and a commitment to excellence, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in management and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage CALEA accreditation processes and documentation.
• Develop grant proposals and manage awards for departmental programs.
• Conduct accreditation training and maintain policy manuals.

Skills

Knowledge of law enforcement accreditation processes

Grant management

Statistical analysis

MS Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Proprietary software for accreditation management

Job description

The Accreditation Manager performs a variety of complex administrative and professional assistance work in planning, coordinating, and managing the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the police department’s accreditation through CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies). This position serves as the Department’s Grant Coordinator, developing grant proposals and managing grant awards. At times, this position will be responsible for other tasks and special projects including statistical analysis, strategic planning, policy development, and other administrative tasks.

The Accreditation Manager manages the entire CALEA accreditation process for the agency. This will include collecting proofs of compliance, documenting adherence to established standards, assisting with staff inspections, advising on updated standards, and all other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. Work requires a high degree of independence and decision making on the part of the employee. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Chief of Police and is evaluated through observation, discussion, and feedback from officers and the public.

Essential Duties and Tasks

1. Manages and coordinates departmental activities related to the accreditation process. Develops proofs of compliance for accreditation standards, prepares policy drafts, prepares written documentation and reports, maintains computer databases, develops and revises agency forms, coordinates on-site assessments and inspections, tracks the submission of required administrative reports, and works closely with staff on policy development and review.
2. Participates in regular conferences with the Chief and command staff on planning, data analysis, accreditation, and other related matters.
3. Attends related meetings and conferences which may require overnight travel.
4. Recommends changes in policies and procedures when indicated by accreditation updates, changes, or modifications.
5. Composes and edits a variety of correspondences, reports, memorandums, and other materials requiring independent judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.
6. Develops and conducts accreditation trainings.
7. Manages the department’s policy manual and electronic access through proprietary software.
8. Participates in periodic inspections to establish and monitor compliance as it relates to departmental policies and procedures.
9. Maintains continuing and substantial interaction with a full range of town employees, the public, various groups and their representatives.
10. Develops grant proposals to secure funding for departmental programs and initiatives.
11. Manages grant awards and administers grant compliance and external programmatic agency reporting, reviewing grant awards; preparing, updating and finalizing applicable forms and grant files; monitoring budgets, expenditures to ensure eligibility and compliance; compiling, preparing and disseminating a variety of related reports; and performing other related activities.
12. Compiles and reviews grant proposals for appropriate budgetary requirements, reviews contracts for compliance with federal, state, and Town policies.
13. Assists in identification and development of new programs, systems, procedures, or equipment to improve performance of the agency in compliance with standards.
14. Researches and analyzes various organizational operations for efficient and effective services; calculates mathematical and statistical data; reviews historical data, information, and reports.
15. Assists office staff with answering telephones and greeting the public.
16. Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Considerable knowledge of law enforcement’s accreditation processes.
2. Considerable knowledge and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, and spelling in all forms of communication.
3. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of law enforcement and law enforcement management.
4. Knowledge of applicable state and local laws/ordinances as well as departmental policies/procedures.
5. Knowledge of applicable software and electronic distribution policies/processes.
6. Skill in use of MS Office Suite and general computer systems.
7. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local funding resources and private/foundation revenue sources.
8. Knowledge of federal and private grant programs.
9. Knowledge of principles and practices of grant management.
10. Ability to multi-task.
11. Ability to maintain and organize files.
12. Ability to plan and organize a variety of administrative activities.
13. Ability to exercise independent judgment.
14. Ability to apply strong interpersonal skills for interaction with both internal and external stakeholders.
15. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
16. Ability to maintain information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
17. Ability to establish and maintain an effective office operation.
18. Ability to operate any general office equipment such as but not limited to computers, multifunction printers, calculators, and telephones.
19. Ability to conduct analytical evaluations and studies and to prepare related reports and recommendations.
20. Ability to accurately document compliance activities to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.
21. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to travel to training seminars, conferences, etc.
22. Ability to use software for accreditation management and records management.
23. Ability to enter data accurately and at a reasonable rate.

Requirements

Special Requirement

1. Certification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement as an accreditation manager within six years of hiring.
2. Must be able to pass a strenuous background investigation that includes criminal and credit checks, interviews with family, neighbors, and peers, and deception testing.
3. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license at the time of hire or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hiring.
4. Certification in CPR preferred.

Qualifications

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, planning or related field and must possess a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional level experience involving research methods, organization/preparation/presentation/coordination of a wide range of projects/reports/files; training; skill in management/human resource-related activities. (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Location

To apply you may visit the Town of Wendell Website and choose Employment Opportunities. In addition, the job announcement can be located on Government Jobs.