2/27/2024 - Police Civilian Accreditation Manager

The Town of Wethersfield Announces the Following Position

Police Civilian Accreditation Manager

Reports to: Chief of Police
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $71,506 - $80,527
Grade: 42
Status: Full Time
Union/Non-Union: AFSCME 818
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Date Posted: February 27, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
Under general direction of the Chief of Police, this civilian position is responsible for the development of administrative systems to ensure that the Wethersfield Police Department is compliant with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) rules and regulations. This position performs various functions, including developing policies and procedures, maintaining records and conducting administrative inspections and audits.

Selected Duties:
Oversees the accreditation process, including assessments; evaluates and reports the efficiency and effectiveness of the accreditation program.
Plan and monitor the on-site assessments and maintain appropriate records relating to accreditation activities.
Take the lead role while preparing the agency for mock and on-site assessments.
Performs complex administrative and professional assistance in planning, coordinating and managing the implementation, maintenance and adherence to the police department’s accreditation.
Responsible, with the training officer, for maintaining all files for compliance with the accreditation process.
Responsible for coordinating proper training for police department employees on all new and revised policies.
Conducts employee orientation training regarding the accreditation process.
Writes and reviews all new and revised policies to ensure compliance with standards.
Coordinates with town legal staff to proof policies for adherence with all applicable laws.
Acts as a liaison between police administration, other department employees and outside agencies in all accreditation efforts.
Shall maintain a standard format for policy review and revision.
Regularly reports to the Chief of Police or designee and critical staff on accreditation compliance.
Directs on-site inspections of compliance.
Conducts research and planning, and assists with presentations as needed.
Represents the department in conjunction with the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee at various meetings and conferences for accreditation, may serve on accreditation-related committees and participates in accreditation-related training.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in public safety management; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training as determined by the Town Manager.

Desired Qualifications:
Graduation from a POSTC Law Enforcement Training Academy as a police officer and in good standing with POSTC, preferred.

To Apply for This Position:
Human Resources must receive completed Town employment applications. An employment application and complete job description are available on the Job Opportunities page at www.wethersfieldct.gov. Mail or email the application to 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109, or HR@wethersfieldct.gov. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Successful candidates must pass an interview process, pre-employment physical, drug testing and background check before employment. The Town of Wethersfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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