CALEA Manager (Administrative Specialist 1G)

Prince George's County Public Schools; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement benefits

Staff training & development

Job summary

Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff seeks an Accreditation Manager to oversee CALEA compliance and lead planning, research, and development for major programs. The role guides supervisory activities across a major division, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and policies.

This senior administrative position requires in-depth knowledge of accreditation processes and strong independent judgment in a complex environment within the Sheriff’s Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in governmental activities including at least six (6) months of CALEA accreditation process experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all Departmental Accreditation activities to ensure CALEA standards compliance.
• Planning, Research and Development: develops long- and short-range plans and manages agency policy and accreditation program.
• Agency Continuity of Operations Coordinator: develops and maintains COOP and coordinates with senior personnel.
• Supervisory Duties: plans, assigns and supervises designated bureau activities within policy.

Education

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field

Job description

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking applicants to fill a CALEA Manager (Administrative Specialist 1G) position, grade G29, in the Bureau of Professional Accountability / Planning and Research.

About The Position

This is a high level, professional, and administrative work in planning and program development and coordination within a division. Incumbent is this position performs third level supervisory regulatory law enforcement work as specified by State Law, directing the daily activities and functions of a major division of the Office of the Sheriff. Duties are performed with wide latitude for independent judgment within established laws, regulations and agency policies. Complex and difficult work in planning and program development and coordination of major programs or plans are performed. This class must appropriately interpret and apply established guidelines that are often vague, outdated or conflicting; address past precedents and practices, must be resourceful and innovative in the formation of their work. The position maintains thorough knowledge of Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards.

About The Agency

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George’s County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions. The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

Examples of Work

Office of the Sheriff Accreditation Manager

• Coordinates all Departmental Accreditation activities to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.

Planning, Research and Development

• The Planning, Research and Development Division is primarily responsible for creating, revising and modifying Agency policy contained in the Agency’s General Orders Manual (GOM), managing the Agency accreditation program, and researching and planning strategic initiatives.
• Researches need for new or amended General Orders and Special Orders.
• Develops long- and short-range plans, including operational and administrative plans.

Agency Continuity of Operations Coordinator

• Develops and maintains the agency’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Coordinates with senior agency personnel and COOP coordinators from other agencies for COOP related matters.

Supervisory Duties, Professional Competence and Development

• Plans, assigns and supervises designated bureau activities to ensure activities are conducted within the scope of the departmental administrative policies, orders, rules, regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Communication and Liaison

• Maintains effective liaison with Office of the Sheriff personnel, other allied agencies and members of the County Government.
• Transfers thoughts, ideas, concepts and facts to others through written and oral communications.
• Keeps the Assistant Sheriff, Chief-Bureau of Administration informed of current activities, the results of programs and contemporary ideas that may be beneficial.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in governmental activities which must include at least six (6) months of CALEA accreditation process experience.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of previous public safety or local government experience
• Extensive direct CALEA Accreditation process experience.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: October 21 - 22, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 5303 Chrysler Way Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment check, conducted by Prince Georges’ County Office of Human Resources Management, Public Safety Investigations Division, which may include reference checks, background investigations, and medical examination, including drug screening and random drug and alcohol tests.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies, requiring incumbents to report to work under all weather conditions, including emergencies such as severe weather, natural disasters, and other critical incidents. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits