Accreditation Assistant

James City County • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

James City County's Police Department is looking for a professional, motivated person to perform responsible work maintaining records related to the Department’s accreditation status with the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standard Commission (VLEPSC) and/or the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Develops, writes, revises, manages, and provides guidance on Department policies and procedures. Conducts inspections related to various law enforcement operations in order to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, including or supplemented by course work in criminal justice or public administration with some experience in responsible administrative support work.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days after hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of law enforcement operations, legal concepts, office practices and procedures, data entry, computer operations and automated record keeping.
• Skill in operating general office equipment, microcomputers and scanning equipment as required to accomplish the work assigned. Proficiency in use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and scanning software.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform work independently and meet deadlines; provide guidance to other staff members as needed; monitor the daily developments and progress of work performed and to modify or initiate corrective action as appropriate; work with other employees and the public in a courteous and effective manner; proofread, research files and logically organize information; make accurate mathematical calculations; follow complex oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work accurately and rapidly; learn, interpret and communicate the policies, procedures and operations of the Department; maintain records and ensure their confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written communication with proper use of business English, spelling and punctuation.
• Background investigation including polygraph
• Credential check
• Driving record check
• Drug screen
• Local, state, and national criminal/sex offender record check
• Fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the Central Criminal Records Exchange and the Federal Bureau of Investigations

Responsibilities

• Enters information into a document management system; creates files, records, and other documentation.
• Provides guidance on department policies, procedures and training.
• Interprets accreditation standards and applicable laws.
• Conducts inspections and audits to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• May serve as an accreditation assessor and perform relevant duties.
• Works effectively with other Department and County employees to gather necessary documentation.
• Types form letters and reports; reads, sends and responds to emails; navigates internet and local intranet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees