Law Enforcement Accreditation Coordinator

Title: Law Enforcement Accreditation Coordinator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: The anticipated starting salary range is $62,000 to $65,000.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: Program Administration Specialist II      
Working Title: Law Enforcement Accreditation Coordinator      
Position #: 00369     

The Department of Criminal Justice Service is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Law Enforcement Accreditation Coordinator in Richmond, Virginia. This position supports the Virginia law enforcement accreditation program and will work with the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) and Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (VALEAC). This position, at the direction of the Accreditation Program Manager, will support multiple aspects of the Virginia accreditation process, including assisting with agency assessments and providing technical advice to agencies and assessors. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!

What you will do:
● Assist with the development and review of Virginia accreditation standards to address emerging criminal justice trends and topics.
● Work with and support VLEPSC and VALEAC to provide training and other events for accreditation managers and assessors.
● Market the accreditation program to increase agency participation.
● Support assessor activities and help coordinate agency assessments for assessors and participating agencies.
● Present accreditation awards to agencies during public meetings.
● Provide programmatic assistance to agency administrators, accreditation managers, assessors, and VLEPSC Commissioners.
● Conduct in-person and virtual training for accreditation managers and program assessors.
● Assist localities with the Certified Crime Prevention Community Process, including reviewing applications and presenting successful communities to the Criminal Justice Services Board.
     

Minimum Qualifications

What the ideal candidate must possess:
● Demonstrated experience as the accreditation manager of a currently accredited Virginia law-enforcement agency and/or experience as an accreditation assessor.
● Considerable experience interpreting and explaining to constituents’ information about Virginia accreditation policies and procedures.
● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteer assessors, law-enforcement personnel, agency executives, and the public.
● Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
● Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
● Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.     
● Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
● Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations

What the preferred candidate would possess:
• Experience with Power DMS or other accreditation file management systems.
• Significant experience as a senior assessor for the accreditation process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Virginia Administrative Code and Code of Virginia.
• Experience in conducting and setting up trainings.
• Experience in records management.
• Ability and willingness to make public presentations to governing bodies.
• Knowledge of program and policy evaluation or measurement techniques.

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. This position is funded with a two-year grant. Every effort will be made to continue the position thereafter. The anticipated starting salary range is $62,000 to $65,000 plus the state’s benefits package.

To apply, submit a completed State of Virginia Application for employment at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home by the 11:55 pm on April 30, 2024. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Nicole Harris

Phone: (804) 786-9469

Email: nicole.harris@dcjs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.