Accreditation Manager - Police Department - City of Andover

The CALEA accreditation program provides law enforcement agencies with an opportunity to demonstrate compliance with an established set of professional standards on a voluntary basis, and includes an external, objective evaluation of departmental operations.

Job Summary
Manages the daily activities of the police department’s accreditation process. Assesses short-term and long-term integration of Department policies and procedures with requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Coordinates policy development and implementation within the Police Department. This includes maintaining a complex set of accreditation standards, acquiring and processing accreditation proofs of compliance, managing required accreditation reports according to accepted standards, and formulating all into the final electronic accreditation process. Serves as coordinator in researching changes in CALEA standards and/or directives, as well as, state statutes, judicial decisions, federal law, and city ordinances and recommends corresponding changes in standard operating procedures and policies. Also serves as the Grant coordinator and writer for the Police Department.

Additional Information
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

• Plan, coordinate and manage agency accreditation activities, projects, and processing as well as serve as the department liaison to other agencies on training and coordination of CALEA activities to include annual and semi-annual review of department policies and procedures, coordinate all required assessments and inspections, and monitor and measure agency adherence to accreditation standards.
• Gather and analyze data, identify, verify, and reconcile compliance activities correcting any noted deficiencies through policy, training, or other administrative measures.
• Manage, maintain and update current and archive accreditation files of the agency, both manually and using an electronic computer program as well as prepare and maintain appropriate reports and communications.
• Keep up-to-date on accreditation standards, as well as, the interpretation and application of accreditation standards through active participation with appropriate accreditation commissions and professional associations.
• Update and notify command staff of professional standards and changes to any CALEA standards or changes to the CALEA accreditation process; Provide various presentations to command staff and agency personnel about accreditation, policy, and other planning issues.
• Acts as the coordinator of policy development by suggesting areas of new policy development, maintaining and updating existing policy, forwarding all proposed policy changes/revisions to the department’s command staff and/or policy review committee for review, and, when appropriate, the County Attorney’s office or other stakeholders.
• Coordinate on-site CALEA assessments and inspections in a manner that enables the agency sufficient time and resources to achieve professional accreditation. Facilitate and conduct mock assessment reviews.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest law enforcement and emergency communications best practices and technological trends.
• Serves as a Public Information Officer, assisting the department with the monitoring and distribution of information to the public in person and through social media.
• Researches, collects information, prepares written proposals, submits, tracks, and reports on department grants.
• Required to attend various training courses, seminars, and conferences to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in job-related skills and techniques.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of current law enforcement and/or emergency communications practices, as well as, federal, state and local regulations governing departmental policy and operations.Knowledge of law enforcement and/or emergency communications accreditation standards preferred, but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the co-workers and supervisors, CALEA representatives, outside agencies and organizations, as well as, the general public
• Proficient in coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy, while focusing on details.
• Strong Problem Solving Skills.Frequent problem solving includes but is not limited to: applying accreditation standards to department policies, compliance with standards, and determining acceptable proofs of compliance to CALEA standards from existing department documentation.
• Sound decision making skills.Frequent decision making includes: analyzing and evaluating complex problems/issues with multiple dimensions and recommend solutions, determining work prioritization, developing and maintaining timelines and determining appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to learn, understand and utilize computer software applications from the department network and department software applications hosted on the internet.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field from an accredited college is preferred.Both education and experience will be considered.
• Must attend and successfully complete Accreditation Manager certification training within one year of hire.
• Must possess, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting and standing, frequent walking
• Occasional balancing, kneeling, bending, and reaching.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift 20 pounds from floor to waist.
• Ability to transport themselves to and from various locations throughout the department, city, state and other locations.
• This position requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment used to perform the essential functions of this job.

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The City of Andover pays 85% of medical, dental, and vision premiums.

The City contributes 6% to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) retirement plan and will match up to an additional 3%.

Employees receive vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, discounted YMCA rates, access to an EAP, performance pay increases, and more!