Police Accreditation Manager

Human Resources Department
300

E. Washington St.
Lexington, VA 24450
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Kathy H. Bradley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources
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Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

• Type:
  Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:
  Grade 15 $ 48,136 to $57,500 annually dependent on qualification and experience.
• Posted Date: 08/28/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 09/18/2026

Position Summary

Police Accreditation Manager is a civilian position that implements and manages the police department’s accreditation process, including project management, re-accreditation activities, ensuring compliance with state and national standards. Additional responsibilities include records management, planning and implementing community projects and events such as the annual National Night Out event and community picnic. Position is involved with the planning and coordinating the High School Intern Program, Junior Police Academy and serves as a liaison to Community Watch.

This position is responsible for development of administrative systems to ensure compliance with the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) rules and regulations and reports to the Chief of Police.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Manages, coordinates and administers special studies and projects, to include re-accreditation process to ensure compliance with standards developed by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) along with compliance to mandated record keeping;
• Review police department policies as they relate to VLEPSC standards, for compliance and accreditation needs;
• Researches sources cited in policies and procedures;
• Coordinates the development of policies and procedures;
• Writes and/or reviews all new and revised policies to ensure compliance with VLEPSC standards;
• Coordinates with legal staff for proofing of policies for adherence with all applicable laws;
• Serves as a liaison with VLEPSC for all accreditation matters;
• Participates in VLEPSC conferences, and mock assessments;
• Directs on-site inspection of compliance with VLEPSC;
• Prepares and submits annual agency reports to VLEPSC;
• Keeps abreast of all aspects of the accreditation process, including proposed changes or amendments to the standards, assessing the impact of changes on current policies and procedures of the agency.
• Maintains all files for compliance with the re-accreditation process;
• Develops and recommends new or revised program goals and objectives;
• Leads the exploration and preparation for CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accreditation;
• Meets with the Chief and key employees to identify needs and report progress on accreditation efforts;
• Identifies compliance concerns and develops plan to resolve those issues;
• Assists in identifying training of agency personnel regarding training required by accreditation;
• Prepares grant applications;
• Prepares periodic reports and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management;
• Compiles and analyzes crime data;
• Plans and coordinates the High School Intern Program, Junior Police Academy and serves as a liaison to Community Watch;
• Plans, participates, and oversees crime prevention programs to include the management of community policing events that promote the Lexington Police Department;
• Administers the department’s social media accounts; and
• Performs related work as required and as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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