Alexandria Police Accreditation Manager II

Salary (from)

$84,145.62

Salary (to)

$

Description

The Alexandria Police Department is seeking a highly qualified person to serve as Police Accreditation Manager II. This position manages the department’s national accreditation process to include ensuring compliance, training and various presentations to department personnel; coordinates the accreditation processes for the Police Department; and conducts regular reviews with command staff and revises department policy, and procedures manuals to ensure standard operating procedures are best practices and meet all current Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards, legislative mandates and judicial rulings.

Identifies and verifies compliance with established law enforcement standards, correcting any noted deficiencies through policy, training, or other administrative measures; reviews standards and ensures the department remains in compliance; stays abreast of all aspects of the accreditation process to include proposed changes or amendments to the standards, and assesses the impact of changes on current policies and procedures.

Manages all facets of the accreditation process, agency policy and administrative orders pertaining to the Police Department to ensure that all activities, documentation and proof necessary for accreditation are prepared in compliance with accreditation standards. Updates and revises Policies and Procedures, including computerized policy and procedures, training documentation and other pertinent CALEA proofs; recommends and/or develops training programs to assist employees in their understanding of accreditation.

Manages Power DMS and other computerized software to assist in the CALEA documentation process.

The ideal candidate will be someone with exceptional management skills, ability to implement and direct processes to ensure and facilitate Alexandria Police Department's professional accreditation and re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The candidate will also possess the ability to handle multiple projects and produce professional reports and verbal presentations to address recommendations or concerns when necessary.

The Accreditation Manager II will be tasked with managing the accreditation process for the agency, as well as similar continuous improvement processes, including department inspections and policy review, policy revision, and implementation of directives. The ideal candidate will have a high level of interpersonal skills dealing with department staff, assessors, and regional partners.

The Opportunity
-Oversees the accreditation process, including assessments; evaluates and reports the efficiency and effectiveness of the accreditation program.
-Plans and monitors the on-site assessments and maintains appropriate records relating to accreditation activities. Takes the lead role while getting the agency prepared for mock and on-site assessments.
-Performs a variety of complex administrative and professional assistance work in planning, coordinating and managing the implementation, maintenance and adherence to the police department and emergency communication center’s accreditation.
-Conducts employee orientation training regarding the accreditation process;
Writes and/or reviews all new and revised policies to ensure compliance with standards.
-Coordinates with Command Staff and City Legal staff for proofing of policies for adherence with all applicable laws;
Acts as a liaison between police administration, other department employees and outside agencies in all accreditation efforts.
-Maintains a standard format for policies to be reviewed and revised on a scheduled basis.
-Directs on-site inspections of compliance;
Conducts research and planning and assists with presentations as needed;
Represents the police department at meetings related to the accreditation process as determined by the Chief of Police or designee.
-Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public;
-Assists with accreditation related activities not…