Police Accreditation Manager

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:Grade Q $43,702 to $55,379 annually dependent on qualification and experience.
  •  (EXPECTED hire range DOQ $50,000-$55,000)
• Posted Date:09/24/2025

Position Summary

Police Accreditation Manager is a civilian position that implements and manages the police department’s accreditation process, including project management, re-accreditation activities, ensuring compliance with state and national standards.  Additional responsibilities include records management, planning and implementing community projects and events such as the annual National Night Out event and community picnic.  Position is involved with the planning and coordinating the High School Intern Program, Junior Police Academy and serves as a liaison to Community Watch.

This position is responsible for development of administrative systems to ensure compliance with the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) rules and regulations and reports to the Chief of Police.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Manages, coordinates and administers special studies and projects, to include re-accreditation process to ensure compliance with standards developed by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) along with compliance to mandated record keeping;
• Review police department policies as they relate to VLEPSC standards, for compliance and accreditation needs;
• Researches sources cited in policies and procedures;
• Coordinates the development of policies and procedures;
• Writes and/or reviews all new and revised policies to ensure compliance with VLEPSC standards;
• Coordinates with legal staff for proofing of policies for adherence with all applicable laws;
• Serves as a liaison with VLEPSC for all accreditation matters;
• Participates in VLEPSC conferences, and mock assessments;
• Directs on-site inspection of compliance with VLEPSC;
• Prepares and submits annual agency reports to VLEPSC;
• Keeps abreast of all aspects of the accreditation process, including proposed changes or amendments to the standards, assessing the impact of changes on current policies and procedures of the agency.
• Maintains all files for compliance with the re-accreditation process;
• Develops and recommends new or revised program goals and objectives;
• Leads the exploration and preparation for CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accreditation;
• Meets with the Chief and key employees to identify needs and report progress on accreditation efforts;
• Identifies compliance concerns and develops plan to resolve those issues;
• Assists in identifying training of agency personnel regarding training required by accreditation;
• Prepares and submits grant applications;
• Prepares periodic reports and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management;
• Compiles and analyzes crime data;
• Plans and coordinates the High School Intern Program, Junior Police Academy and serves as a liaison to Community Watch;
• Plans, participates, and oversees crime prevention programs to include the management of community policing events that promote the Lexington Police Department;
• Administers the department’s social media accounts; and
• Performs related work as required and as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of policy development and accreditation compliance process.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public safety agency operations and administration.
• Ability to read and interpret materials concerning public safety agency and criminal justice processes.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Ability to train agency personnel.
• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, detailed recommendations and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the general public.
• Ability to foster cooperation between department personnel on accreditation issues.
• Skilled in the effective operation of modern office and computer equipment and various software packages, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an associate’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration or related field preferred.  An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.  Experience preferred with administrative accreditation management and in-depth knowledge of VLEPSC.

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Virginia driver’s license with an overall good driving record.

Working Conditions

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO/ADA

The City of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To apply, please address a cover letter to Kathy Bradley, Director of Human Resources, detailing your interest and qualifications.  Please send the cover letter and resume to HR@lexingtonva.gov.  This position is open until filled with the first review of applications starting September 24, 2025.