ACCREDITATION MANAGER PT

Accreditation Manager - Part Time

The West Point Police Department is seeking an Accreditation Manager to lead and oversee our accreditation process, ensuring our programs meet and exceed industry benchmarks. Position Details: Permanent Part-time (after 1-year) Flexible Hours: 15-20 hours per week Location: On Site Compensation: $20.67p/hr. - 26.35 p/hr. / DEQ Retired Law Enforcement or Military Veterans encouraged to apply.

Accreditation Manager serves as the administrator and coordinator of the West Point Police Department's accreditation and compliance programs. This position ensures the department maintains compliance with standards set forth by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) and other applicable professional bodies. The Accreditation Manager works closely with command staff and officers to manage the accreditation process, maintain documentation, and promote continuous improvement in departmental operations and professionalism.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the department's accreditation process, including documentation, assessment preparation, and compliance verification.
• Interpret and apply VLEPSC accreditation standards to departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accreditation files, proofs of compliance, and supporting materials in both digital and physical formats.
• Conduct periodic internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Police and command staff to review and update department policies and procedures in accordance with accreditation requirements.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations regarding accreditation status and progress.
• Communicate with VLEPSC representatives and coordinate on-site or virtual assessments.
• Monitor changes in accreditation standards, legislation, and best practices affecting law enforcement operations.
• Provide training and guidance to department personnel on accreditation-related topics.

Marginal Functions:

• Assists department management with routine clerical tasks; makes phone calls; makes copies; receives and sends faxes, etc.
• Operates a personal computer, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

• This job functions independently on routine work; questionable cases and situations are referred to the supervisor. This job reports to the department head.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has no responsibility for the supervision of others.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

Physical Demands:

• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Ability to work extended hours when required

Sensory Requirements:

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Some tasks require the ability to use a keyboard for typing and data entry

Environmental Factors:

• Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, or a related field preferred, minimum of two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, policy management, or accreditation compliance work. or a combination of both education and experience in related fields.

Prior experience with law enforcement accreditation (VLEPSC, CALEA, or similar) is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of law enforcement operations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply accreditation standards and legal requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.