Title: Accreditation Manager, Position No. 00542
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III
Hiring Range: $103,360.00 - $118,864.00
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Location: Richmond, Headquarters
Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is looking to hire an Accreditation and Evidence Manager in our Law Enforcement Division!
The Accreditation Manager is responsible for the planning, development, and management of a program to obtain initial accreditation and re-accreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) and, in the future, national accreditation status. Determine eligibility and feasibility of a grants program. Development, training and management of internal agency policies (General Orders) to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and accreditation standards. Serve as law enforcement liaison for legislative proposals and changes. Other duties will include evidence and property management, records retention, and other tasks as assigned. This position will report directly to the Training & Standards Captain. The Accreditation Manager plays a critical role in fostering professional development, improving operational readiness, and supporting the DMV’s mission of safeguarding lives and serving the motoring public.
With the Commonwealth of Virginia's commitment to recruiting and retaining Veterans, the Annual Leave accrual rate calculation will include service time in the military, National Guard, or Reserves, in addition to state service.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!
Minimum Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, complex criminal and administrative investigations, law enforcement functions, and state and federal criminal laws.
• Experience in the administration of national or state accreditation programs.
• Considerable and effective knowledge of computer systems and automated databases, to include the Microsoft Office suite and/or PowerDMS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare, analyze, and review comprehensive reports.
• Use of various software packages and web portals, such as IACP Net, the Virginia Accreditation Network and the DCJS Model Policy portal.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, set priorities, and manage multiple tasks.
Additional Considerations
• Certification as an accreditation manager through a recognized organization. Skilled in collaborating with law enforcement partners and stakeholders and ensuring the regional staff is up to date on Fusion Center communications, regional crime trends, and all the latest intelligence resources available.
• Certification as an accreditation assessor through the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (VALEAC).
• Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration or related field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.
All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.
As a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to assess your skills in the screening process properly. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: (804) 367-0528
Email: employment@dmv.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.