Title: Accreditation Coordinator

Hiring Range: $86,408 maximum

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

Agency Website: https://dcp.virginia.gov/commit-to-the-future.asp

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Maintain and oversee all aspects of the Division's VLEPSC accreditation program including maintaining files and proofs, conducting periodic audits, reviewing and developing policies, providing training to Division personnel, researching, tracking and ensuring compliance in accordance with required deadlines. Serve as a VLEPSC accreditation assessor. Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with VLEPSC representatives, assessors, and agency personnel.

Administer and maintain the Division's PowerDMS platform to maintain security and functionality. Manage policy creation, revision, publication and archive. Ensure compliance with agency requirements by tracking training completion and policy acknowledgement by Division employees. Audit policy compliance, training, and related documentation. Serve as the agency's subject matter expert of PowerDMS which includes granting employee access to PowerDMS, providing training, troubleshooting system issues and providing technical assistance to employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of the accreditation process; project management; organization management/operation principles; and statistical analysis/interpretation. Demonstrated ability to document strategies and formulate alternative solutions; to develop and interpret policies and procedures; handle multiple assignments with critical deadlines. Excellent working knowledge of Division policies and procedures; knowledge of law enforcement procedures. Ability to analyze information and to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Demonstrated ability to utilize a personal computer using current software programs.

Additional Considerations

Graduation from an accredited college or university with applicable coursework in social science, government, business, criminal justice or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience, indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities, may be substituted. Prior experience working in an accreditation role is preferred.

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.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED. MEDICAL AND DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

Applicants must complete a personal history questionnaire.

Contact Information

Email: dcphr@dcp.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.