Assistant Accreditation Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Chesterfield, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Assistant Accreditation Manager in our Professional Standards Division in Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to: • Supporting the Department’s accreditation program by ensuring ongoing compliance with standards established by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Inc. • Assisting in analyzing organizational practices and interpreting existing policies such as reviewing policy intent, determining how policies apply to CALEA standards, and identifying inconsistencies between policy and practice to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements. About the Agency: We’re more than a law enforcement agency — we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and public servants shaping Virginia’s future. At VSP, your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If you’re ready for meaningful work, real growth, and a supportive culture that feels like family, your next career starts here.

Requirements

Of research techniques and methodologies.
Of the accreditation process.
Of project management practices.
Of organizational management principles.
Of statistical analysis and interpretation.
In using software applications including databases, records management, and documentation systems used to collect and maintain compliance information.
To analyze complex data.
To interpret policies and procedures.
To interpret and apply accreditation standards.
To understand and apply written directives.
To apply basic audit and inspection techniques, evaluating the sufficiency and appropriateness of proofs of compliance, identifying gaps between policy and practice, and documenting results in accordance with established accreditation protocols.
To locate and collect proofs of compliance from multiple information systems.
To manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines.
To communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
To lead and direct the work of others.
Progressively responsible experience in planning and project management and in analyzing organizational issues.
Demonstrated experience preparing reports, summaries, or documentation for inspections, audits, or accreditation assessments.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience working with the CALEA accreditation process preferred.
Relevant experience with other industry accreditation programs preferred.
Experience interpreting policies, standards, or regulatory requirements in a law enforcement or public sector environment preferred.
Professional certifications related to compliance, auditing, project management, or organizational standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Department’s accreditation program by ensuring ongoing compliance with standards established by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Inc.
Assisting in analyzing organizational practices and interpreting existing policies such as reviewing policy intent, determining how policies apply to CALEA standards, and identifying inconsistencies between policy and practice to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements.

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