Accreditation Manager, Prince George's County Police Department

Accreditation Manager, Prince George's County Police Department

Salary (from)

$70,794.00

Salary (to)

$152,708.00

Description

The Prince George's County Police Department (Maryland) is seeking a qualified, experienced Accreditation Manager. The incumbent selected for this full-time advanced administrative position in the Washington, DC Metro area will oversee our agency's efforts to obtain and maintain accreditation.

The ideal candidate will already be versed in the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards, possess strong PowerDMS "PowerStandards" software skills, and have significant experience in law enforcement accreditation and administration, preferably at a management level.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Ensures that the Prince George’s County Police Department meets and upholds the standards required by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation process.
• Reviews, analyzes, edits, and reports on agency-wide policies and procedures to meet CALEA accreditation standards.
• Works closely with division staff and others to facilitate the development, assessment, and updates of policies, standard operating procedures, and other written directives to achieve and maintain accreditation.
• Monitors changes in state and federal law and local codes potentially impacting agency written directives related to accreditation,
• Assists in the identification and development of new programs, systems, procedures, equipment, and technology to improve agency performance and help meet and maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
• Develops and conducts training on accreditation and the CALEA process.
• Serves as liaison to local peer networks and agencies, related committees, and organizations that are associated with accreditation as appropriate.
• Manages peer reviews, public information sessions, and on-site assessments.
• Coordinates and supervises subordinate staff assisting in accreditation and other 21st Century Policing Division initiatives as needed.

Requirements

1. Must successfully pass a background investigation.

2. Must pass a drug screening.

3. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

4. Must be willing to adjust work schedule to include working Saturdays and Sundays when required. Some position assignments will require shift work.

5. This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate.

Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Qualifications

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, social science, or related field -or- equivalent practical experience;
• Three (3) years of CALEA law enforcement accreditation program experience; or
• Equivalent combination of experience, education, and / or training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from college with major course work in liberal arts, one of the social sciences, or public or business administration; plus
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in government or business.
• At least one (1) year of this experience should have involved the supervision of a high-level administrative staff; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location

Prince George's County Government (Maryland)

Contact

Prince George's County Government Office of Human Resource Management

Must apply ONLINE via the Prince George's County Career Website

Position is posted under Administrative Assistant 4G classification (Job Number 08146)

Prince George's County Government Office of Human Resource Management

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