Police Development and Accreditation Coordinator
About The Position
Under limited supervision, the Police Development and Accreditation Coordinator assists the institution’s police department in establishing and maintaining public safety and security compliance programs in training, recruiting, and accreditation. The position works closely with Human Resources, the UT System Police Office of Director of Police, regional law enforcement academies, and IACLEA and CALEA accreditation bodies. The coordinator oversees communication and coordination of departmental training, hiring and recruiting efforts, and continued compliance with IACLEA and CALEA standards. The role ensures that the department and its employees meet training requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional and UT System Police hiring standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Communications, Human Resources, Policy, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Ability to develop strategies that translate laws and regulations into operational goals and action plans for legal compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying ideas and solutions to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.
- Knowledge of modern law enforcement operations and administration, including administrative practices related to management systems.
- Knowledge of tracking systems and Microsoft tools and programs.
- Ability to learn and effectively use departmental software and programs.
- Strong multitasking skills to manage simultaneous initiatives.
- Ability to review, interpret, draft, and revise policies to meet accreditation, legal, and best-practice requirements.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems involving complex variables.
- Flexibility and resilience in an evolving environment.
- Ability to organize and plan activities and train agency members.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with departments to develop and implement compliance with institutional HOP (Handbook of Operating Procedures) policies and police department requirements.
- Monitor and compile accreditation information, including gathering and organizing proofs of compliance.
- Review policies for inconsistencies or deficiencies in departmental practices and recommend corrective measures, including training or administrative actions.
- Monitor changes in legal regulations and respond to them.
- Liaise with Human Resources, UT System Police, TCOLE, and regional law enforcement academies.
- Organize, implement, and track employee training programs.
- Help identify short- and long-term training, accreditation, and compliance goals.
- Coordinate and manage departmental recruitment throughout the hiring process.
- Prepare and finalize applicant hiring packets for submission to UT System Police for final approval.
- Maintain records for employee training, accreditation, and recruitment.
- Review and monitor policy, training, and recruiting to ensure compliance with institutional, TCOLE, state, and federal requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
