Senior Law Enforcement Risk Control Consultant

Association County Commissioners of GA•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Administer the law enforcement risk control program for the ACCG Insurance Programs. Combine strategic consulting, technical guidance, field assessments, and member education to reduce liability and improve outcomes across law enforcement operations. Identify, evaluate, develop, and coordinate the delivery of resources for Member Sheriff Offices, detention operations, and police departments. Collaborate with other ACCG Risk Control team members to facilitate training needs and other risk reduction strategies as needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Property & Casualty Programs or their designee.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or closely related field; 10-15 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Advanced level (typically 10 years of progressive experience) in law enforcement, with significant supervisory or command level experience.
Served as a POST Certified Peace Officer.
POST Certified Law Enforcement Instructor.
Be knowledgeable on applicable state and federal laws pertaining to law enforcement liability, agency policies, procedures, best practices, and risk reduction;
Monitor and stay up to date on applicable federal and state court decisions having a possible impact on the liability of law enforcement and local government entities;
Demonstrate skill and experience in conducting law enforcement risk assessments, policy reviews, or internal investigations;
Maintain a consistent, high quality, Member-focused orientation when conducting and providing services. Provide clear, accurate, and timely information and treat Members with respect, courtesy, and tact;
Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership;
Demonstrate ability to evaluate complex operational environments and recommend practical, legally defensible improvements;
Able to plan, prepare, and conduct training programs and presentations to promote the goal of reducing or controlling law enforcement liability claims;
Able to plan, organize, and prioritize work, including scheduling with Members, ACCG staff, and others as needed;
Able to effectively conduct work activities via phone calls, visits, virtual meetings, and training activities while working remotely and without direct supervision;
Able to prepare routine documentation and administrative reports such as expense reports, mileage logs, training records, correspondence, forms, and other documents.
Valid Georgia driver's license.
ACCG employees must have a primary residence within the state of Georgia.
Employment candidates are subject to a background screening in compliance with established ACCG background check procedures.

Nice To Haves

EVOC or Law Enforcement Driving Instructor background a plus.

Responsibilities

Travel across Georgia (50%-75%) for on-site assessments, training, and Member support;
Conduct onsite evaluations/audits/surveys of assigned Member law enforcement agencies and make recommendations for risk control improvements;
Share information with Members on claims trends and exposures vs. others of similar size and position;
Provide strategic risk reduction recommendations based on operational reviews, claim trends, and best practices. Develop risk reduction plans with agency leaders that will assist the agency in reducing departmental claims and injuries;
Assist Members in developing, revising or implementing applicable law enforcement policies, including but not limited to, twelve critical tasks, as they are amended from time to time; standard operating procedures (SOPs); and training protocols aligned with state and national best practices.
Design and deliver training sessions and workshops to Members on topics such as risk culture and leadership; preventing or mitigating agency liability and officer safety; claims prevention; and response protocols;
Write articles on law enforcement liability, best practices, and other risk management issues for ACCG publications and website;
Coordinate with law enforcement training academies, POST-certified instructors, and legal advisors to support ongoing education;
Coordinate and conduct the Law Enforcement Risk Specialist (LERS) program;
Promote online and regional training regarding exposures impacting law enforcement agencies;
Represent ACCG as guest speaker at various conventions, association meetings, and others as approved.
Review and analyze law enforcement liability and workers' compensation data, incidents, and claims trends (e.g., excessive force, wrongful arrest, suicide in custody) to inform risk control strategies for Members;
Identify law enforcement agencies most in need of assistance, problem solve with command staff, prepare applicable controls to manage risk, create safety action plans, and monitor the results;
Collaborate with ACCG Risk Control on claims analysis and recommendations for service delivery for law enforcement affecting entire county government;
Prepare in-depth reports and present findings to county leadership and internal stakeholders;
Work collaboratively with the ACCG claims and legal staff to identify systemic issues and support pre-litigation interventions.
Lead or contribute to the development of strategic risk control initiatives, such as fleet and driver safety frameworks and specialized training programs (e.g., de-escalation, liability reduction);
Consult with elected officials, county managers/administrators, county clerks, department heads, attorneys, trainers, consultants, equipment manufacturers or suppliers, underwriting and claims representatives, and other individuals on law enforcement risks and risk control strategies;
Serve as liaison with state law enforcement associations and other organizations as needed;
Mentor other ACCG Risk Control consultants on law enforcement risk issues and help shape ACCG's strategic response to emerging public safety trends;
Assist in developing onboarding and training materials for staff development;
Provide quality assurance oversight for reports and recommendations prepared by direct reports;
Collaborate with pool leadership to assess and improve member engagement, service delivery, and risk impact.