Accreditation Manager

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Works alongside the full-time Accreditation Manager, overseeing accreditation processes for the Chesterfield Sheriff's Office; collaborates with the Sheriff's Office Inspector to formulate, implement, and communicate policies and procedures; manages the department's national and state accreditation processes to include ensuring compliance and training and various types of presentations to department personnel; conducts regular reviews with appropriate staff; revises department policy and procedure manuals and catalogs to ensure standard operating procedures are reliable and up-to-date and meet all current Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC), National Commission on Correctional Health (NCCHC), legislative mandates and judicial ratings. Other duties include providing direct or indirect service to citizens as assigned. Serves as the department's representative to the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (VALEAC), also serves as a VLEPSC assessor and communicates regularly with the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS); and provides various presentations to command staff about accreditation, policies, and other planning issues. Perform other work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, business or public administration, or a related field with broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field
• Two years of responsible accreditation experience with a law enforcement agency (law enforcement experience preferred)
• An equivalent combination of training and experience
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of accreditation standards applicable to the Sheriff's Office and the Accreditation process
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of law enforcement practices, programs and operations
• Ability to read and understand a wide range of technical literature, books, reviews, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents
• Advanced ability to write, prepare, edit and maintain accurate documents, reports, records, files, manuals and other materials
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to deal tactfully, professionally and effectively with others to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical materials concerning law enforcement and criminal justice purposes
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding their anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check (including polygraph examination), and education/degree verification required
• Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful resident of the US for the past ten consecutive years

Nice To Haves

• Law enforcement experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Overseeing accreditation processes for the Chesterfield Sheriff's Office
• Collaborating with the Sheriff's Office Inspector to formulate, implement, and communicate policies and procedures
• Managing the department's national and state accreditation processes to include ensuring compliance and training
• Conducting regular reviews with appropriate staff
• Revising department policy and procedure manuals and catalogs to ensure standard operating procedures are reliable and up-to-date and meet all current Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC), National Commission on Correctional Health (NCCHC), legislative mandates and judicial ratings
• Providing direct or indirect service to citizens as assigned
• Serving as the department's representative to the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (VALEAC)
• Serving as a VLEPSC assessor
• Communicating regularly with the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
• Providing various presentations to command staff about accreditation, policies, and other planning issues
• Performing other work as required

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level