ACCREDIT. - CERT. COORDINATOR

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. This position requires working 40 hours per week.

Summary: The purpose of this classification is to serve as the department's designated CALEA accreditation manager and GACP certification manager responsible for coordinating the agency’s certification and accreditation functions.

Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. This classification is part of the broadband compensation plan. Duties listed may not be performed by all incumbents, and levels may be assigned in accordance with the skills and proficiencies demonstrated by the incumbent.

• Coordinates, manages, and monitors the department's compliance with accreditation and certification standards; plans and implements assessment and reaccreditation processes.
• Prepares, updates, and enforces departmental policies, general orders, and procedures to align with certification and accreditation standards; coordinates with divisions to ensure compliance.
• Maintains records and documentation of certification and accreditation activities; uses specialized certification and accreditation software to organize, track, and report compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, mock assessments, and quality assurance reviews; prepare statistical and narrative reports for command staff and outside agencies.
• Serves as department liaison with CALEA, GPAC, PowerDMS, and GLECP; attends certification, accreditation, and law enforcement network meetings and conferences.
• Serves as State Certification Assessor.
• Collaborates with agency trainers to develop and deliver training based on findings from audits, quality assurance reviews, and accreditation updates.
• Assist with departmental Strategic planning and policy development; analyze current practices and propose improvements for operational compliance and efficiency.
• Develops and disseminates communication materials and publications regarding accreditation and certification initiatives; ensures that staff are informed of the changes.
• Communicates with external law enforcement agencies and dispatch centers to coordinate certification and shared accreditation requirements.
• Performs related duties.

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Minimum Education, Training, and Experience:

Knowledge of CALEA, GPAC, and GLECP standards and procedures.

Knowledge of training methods, principles, and practices.

Knowledge of interagency collaboration principles.

Skills in drafting and editing policy documents, general orders, and operational procedures.

Skills in compiling, analyzing, and presenting complex data and statistical reports.

Skills in technical writing and publication design principles.

High school diploma or GED.

Requires a security background check.

Skill in public relations.  

Skill in interpersonal relations.  

Skill in oral and written communication.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

Required Certificates/Licenses: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Possession of or ability to obtain the following certifications: Certification Manager, State, Assessor, Accreditations Manager, and PowerDMS.

Benefits:

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan

Salary : $52,419