Accreditation Coordinator

City of Casselberry•City of Casselberry, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for the Police Department’s adherence to the standards set forth by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). In addition, the Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Police Department in the development of policies, their applications and their management. The Accreditation Coordinator organizes work, sets priorities, makes assignments, enforces deadlines, and makes decisions based on analytical and innovative thinking within established guidelines. The Accreditation Coordinator performs work independently within established policies and procedures. The Accreditation Coordinator also provides back up services to other positions as needed.

Requirements

An Associates’ degree in police sciences, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, records management, or a closely related field is preferred.
CFA’s Managing the Accreditation Process course required or must be able to obtain within a timeframe as directed by the Chief of Police.
A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Accreditation Process Management or related field is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.
A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be made to determine acceptance of past driving record.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement level background clearance.
Knowledge of CFA standards and the accreditation process.
Knowledge (intermediate to advance level) in utilizing PowerDMS software programs, as well as Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Outlook, Work, and Excel.
Knowledge of Florida State Statutes, law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Ability to understand and interpret rules, regulations, and policies.
Ability to multi-task and work under minimum supervision.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluation situations and in making decisions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships.
Ability to follow and give verbal and written instruction.
Ability to use proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, arithmetic, and business English.
Skill in proof-reading documents and making appropriate corrections.
Ability to learn and apply technical terminology and information.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Knowledge (intermediate level) of local, state, and federal regulations affecting work.
Knowledge (intermediate level) of public records and disclosure regulations (FS 119.07).
Knowledge (intermediate level) of departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of modern police recordkeeping procedures and practices.
Knowledge of various office equipment, including computer, copier, fax machine, multi-line telephone, etc.
Skill in effectively dealing with the public and other agencies.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to support the mission statement of the City of Casselberry: Committed to protect and enhance the quality of life within its community.
Ability to support the core values of the City of Casselberry.
Ability to support the vision of the City of Casselberry: A vibrant, affordable, diverse, and progressive community where citizens feel safe, enjoy their neighborhoods, and access their city government.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of complex administrative and professional assistance work in planning, coordinating, and managing the maintenance and adherence to the department's accreditation through CFA.
Organize, prioritize, and assign tasks to other department members.
Enforce work deadlines as they apply to accreditation requirements.
Maintains all files and data entry for compliance with the accreditation process.
Provides advice, support, and assistance by interpreting policies and procedures.
Develops, reviews, revises, and updates policies and procedures, ensures compliance with CFA standards and best practices.
Attend conferences and meetings to keep informed of current trends in CFA standards and current laws.
Recommend policy adjustments as needed.
Direct on-site inspection of compliance with CFA.
Ensure all annual and/or time sensitive reviews, reports, audits, and inventories are completed as required by CFA.
Prepare and submit annual agency reports to CFA.
Coordinate audits of department equipment.
Act as a liaison between the department, outside agencies, CFA, and the FLA-PAC.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core values of the City, and consistent with City and department policies.
Follow safe working practices and have a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Adhere to laws, regulations, and policies of the City and of the assigned Department.
Follow instructions provided by supervisor, Department Director, or their designee.
Participate in department meetings, staff meetings and other related activities.
Maintain, preserve, retain, and dispose of public records pursuant to F.S.S. Chapter 119.
Performs special projects and other assignments as directed.
Participate as a member of the department staff as required to act in the event of an emergency.