Police Accreditation Manager

City of Gillette•201 E. 5th Street Gillette 82716, WY

About The Position

The Police Accreditation Manager is responsible for the accreditation of the City of Gillette Police Department through strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and analytical and administrative support. The position manages and maintains the department’s accreditation process, supports policy development, and ensures compliance with professional standards. It requires independent judgment in evaluating and applying accreditation standards and coordinating complex administrative and operational work. The Deputy Chief sets overall objectives and spot-checks completed work for compliance, accuracy, and appropriateness of results. Successful performance supports the agency’s achievement and retention of national accreditation status and its operational integrity. The role also serves as the department’s primary liaison to accreditation agency staff and support networks, coordinates conference and meeting participation, trains agency personnel, and communicates accreditation progress to executive leadership, stakeholders, the public, and civic organizations. The position has functional supervision over assigned personnel. Work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, with occasional exposure to cold or inclement weather, dust, dirt, and grease.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, in addition to specialized training in the field of work.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, an Accreditation Manager Certification within six months of employment.
Three to five years of experience or service sufficient to understand the work of subordinate positions and answer questions and resolve problems.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Wyoming driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge of relevant city, county, state, and federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law, and other governing materials concerning public safety agencies and criminal justice processes.
Knowledge of modern public safety agency operations and administration.
Knowledge of advanced written communication techniques.
Ability to independently resolve complex, multifaceted operational and analytical issues.
Ability to organize, facilitate, and lead group initiatives and design and deliver effective training programs.
Ability to deliver informative presentations to public and civic organizations.
Ability to manage competing priorities and complete complex assignments within established deadlines.
Skill in evaluating complex data and facts, exercising objective judgment, and formulating actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Ability to build positive working relationships and communicate tactfully, professionally, and persuasively across organizational levels.
Ability to delegate tasks strategically while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software, and skill in operating commonly used and specialized software and operating systems or applications.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and maintain the Police Department’s accreditation process and workflows, ensuring agency-wide coordination and compliance with deadlines.
Review complex and technical issues concerning accreditation standards and processes.
Brief executive leadership and key stakeholders on accreditation milestones, operational needs, and compliance progress.
Identify and develop programs, systems, procedures, and equipment specifications to improve agency performance and compliance.
Serve as the primary liaison to accreditation agency staff and coordinate agency participation in conferences and regional support network meetings.
Monitor accreditation standards and policy updates, assess their organizational impact, and adapt agency operations accordingly.
Provide accreditation training to agency personnel.
Serve as a liaison to the public and civic organizations, delivering presentations on agency standards, accreditation efforts, and community initiatives.
Lead, assign, and coordinate cross-functional workgroups to execute action plans, implement initiatives, and develop strategic recommendations for the Chief of Police.
Draft written directives or assign writing projects to achieve accreditation objectives.
Maintain master and archive files for agency written directives.
Maintain accreditation compliance files in PowerDMS.
Manage agency accreditation information in the Accreditation Information Management Reporting System.
Perform other duties as assigned.