Police Accreditation Manager

The City of Fayetteville, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to ensure the Police department to obtain and maintain state and national certifications and accreditations.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Develops long range goals and objectives; ensures goals and objectives are met; maintains a comprehensive knowledge of department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure assigned personnel comply.
• Assists with policy and procedure changes when necessary to improve efficiency and operation of department; writes standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for department.
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of a comprehensive timetable for accreditation; prioritizes and schedules activities required to meet deadlines set by CALEA and GLECP and milestones set by the department.
• Coordinates communications with CALEA and GLECP staff regarding the interpretation of and compliance with standards; acts as a liaison among police administration, other department employees, and outside agencies in all accreditation efforts.
• Regularly reports to agency staff on accreditation compliance; notifies staff of compliance issues; and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Prepares and submits annual agency report to represents the agency at local, conferences and meetings related to the accreditation process; and maintains files for compliance with accreditation process.
• Performs public relations duties; represents the department at meetings and other functions; speaks on a variety of law enforcement topics to civic, neighborhood, church and school groups, and at professional meetings and conferences.
• Assists with policy and procedure changes when necessary to improve efficiency and operation of department; writes standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for department.
• Performs related work as assigned.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Accreditation Manager from an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Requires GLECP Manager's Training Certification

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Annual Salary{ $67,567.11