SY 26-27 Major of Professional Standards and Accreditation

Major Of Professional Standards And Accreditation

Under the Board of Education Police Department, Chief of Police, the Major of Professional Standards and Accreditation is tasked with overseeing internal affairs investigations and managing the accreditation process to ensure compliance with state and CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) standards. The Major works in the Professional Standards Unit, which is dedicated to upholding top levels of conduct and performance throughout the department.

The Office of Professional Standards also has oversight of the Data Analyst and that position is responsible for criminal analysis duties in support of the Board of Education's Campus Police.

Reports To:

Chief of Campus Police

Salary

Schedule:

304

Work Days: 250

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Justice Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Preferred:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Familiarity with state and CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) and Georgia (POST) certification standards
• 6 Years of law enforcement supervisory experience

Licenses, Certifications, and other Requirements

Required:

• Possession of the Supervisory/Management Post Certificate

Preferred:

• Any additional certifications related to internal affairs investigations or accreditation processes would be advantageous

Post Offer Requirements

• Background Investigation with Polygraph
• Criminal History Record and Sex Offender Registry Checks
• Drug Test
• Maintain a valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in law enforcement with a demonstrated understanding of internal affairs investigations and accreditation processes
• Demonstrated understanding of internal affairs investigations and accreditation processes
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a law enforcement agency is preferred
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification as a police officer
• The ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, policies, procedures, and apply them appropriately
• Knowledge of training/teaching techniques for law enforcement personnel
• Knowledge of Board policies and procedures
• Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards/Management Post Certification
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage personnel and navigate sensitive and complex situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including the capacity to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders
• Attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough and impartial investigations
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make informed decisions
• Proficiency in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training programs
• Conflict resolution skills to address issues within the department and with external parties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact professionally with departmental staff, external agencies, and community stakeholders
• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to law enforcement operations, internal affairs, and accreditation
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency within the police department

Duties and Responsibilities

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

Terms of Employment

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