Accreditation Manager
Hybrid-eligible
The new Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety, innovation in approaches, and clarity in leadership responsibility and accountability. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the Seattle campus UW Police Department. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to both create safer, welcoming campus environments, prepare for potential natural or human-made disasters, and respond appropriately to incidents
Reporting to the Chief of Police, the Accreditation Manager oversees all aspects of the international and state accreditation process to ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC). This includes adherence to best practices, professionalism, and accountability standards within the law enforcement community; and collaboration with accrediting agencies, including managing accreditation documentation and records, conducting internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, facilitating policy development and updates to meet accreditation requirements, and overseeing training initiatives to ensure commissioned officers meet necessary certification and continuing education requirements.
The Police Accreditation Manager is expected to stay current and informed on all accreditation requirements and actively integrate and implement them into daily operations as needed. This work requires working collaboratively with members of the department, accrediting agencies, and other stakeholders to manage multiple priorities such as policy development and implementation, document and records management, audits and inspections, and training and development. Managing this work requires excellent planning and organization skills, a good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders; a high level of judgement, sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy, particularly when handling confidential information; the ability to convey information clearly and professionally; and the ability to meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
This work also requires navigating the complexities of a highly detailed and high-impact and visible organization with professionalism and a commitment to upholding the values and mission of the UW Police Department.
This position increases transparency and trust of the university, and plays a critical part in demonstrating the department’s commitment to professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement to stakeholders both within and outside the university community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accreditation Planning & Oversight (50%)
• Manage all aspects of the accreditation process, including preparing for accreditation reviews, collaborating with accrediting agencies, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
• Provide direct guidance and consultation to department stakeholders on all policies, procedures, and best practices related to police accreditation. Areas of guidance include policy development and implementation, document and records management, audits and inspections, and training and development.
• Evaluate department policies and procedures and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. As necessary, identify areas of improvement and develop recommendations that comply with accreditation standards. Identify potential risks related to accreditation compliance and develop strategies to mitigate risks effectively, ensuring the department maintains accreditation status.
• Act as a liaison to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders when specialized knowledge or interpretation is needed. Serve as primary contact and principal resource for all departmental accreditation needs.
• Successfully build professional relationships with members of the department, accrediting agencies, and other stakeholders.
Accreditation Administration (30%)
• Support the development, review, and update of departmental policies and procedures to align with accreditation standards and best practices.
• Coordinate training initiatives to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, including scheduling training, tracking completion, and assessing training needs.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate departmental compliance with accreditation standards, identify areas of improvement, and work with departmental leadership to implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation related to accreditation, including policies, training records, audits, and other compliance documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.
External Communication and Collaboration (20%)
• Communicate accreditation initiatives to stakeholders, including departmental leadership and relevant teams.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including accrediting agencies, departmental leadership, officers, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to accreditation efforts, compliance, and accountability.
• Advise employees and other stakeholders of accreditation procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in accreditation process, preferably in law enforcement.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 years’ experience as a police accreditation manager.
• Knowledge or understanding of law enforcement procedures, policies, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development and implementation.
• Positive working relationships and effective communication skills for interaction with accrediting agencies, departmental leadership, officers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within and successfully navigate a complex environment.
• Proficiency in project management leading to successful outcomes.
• •Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy, productivity, and organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Option for hybrid in-person/remote work schedule, subject to leadership approval; on an infrequent basis, position may be expected to be available for after-hours urgent call.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
A completed Personal History Statement will be required for those who progress to the Background Investigation Process. Detailed information requested includes:
• Addresses of all residences;
• Personal and Professional References;
• Names and addresses of family members;
• Arrests and criminal history;
• Traffic driving record;
• Military service;
• Employment history;
• Drug use;
• Education history;
• Memberships in professional organizations;
• Financial information;
• Copies of the following documents:
o High school diploma/GED certificate;
o Social Security card;
o Driver’s License;
o Birth Certificate (Certified copy);
o Any other documents, certificates, resumes, performance evaluation reports, etc., which show your abilities and training for the position
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
