Accreditation Coordinator

The Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for the Police Department's adherence to the standards set forth by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). In addition, the Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Police Department in the development of policies, their applications and their management. The Accreditation Coordinator organizes work, sets priorities, makes assignments, enforces deadlines, and makes decisions based on analytical and innovative thinking within established guidelines. The Accreditation Coordinator performs work independently within established policies and procedures. The Accreditation Coordinator also provides back up services to other positions as needed.

HIRING RANGE: $57,952-$72,441

1.0 Accreditation Coordinator (70%)

1. Perform a variety of complex administrative and professional assistance work in planning, coordinating, and managing the maintenance and adherence to the department's accreditation through CFA.
2. Organize, prioritize, and assign tasks to other department members.
3. Enforce work deadlines as they apply to accreditation requirements.
4. Maintains all files and data entry for compliance with the accreditation process.
5. Provides advice, support, and assistance by interpreting policies and procedures.
6. Develops, reviews, revises, and updates policies and procedures, ensures compliance with CFA standards and best practices.
7. Attend conferences and meetings to keep informed of current trends in CFA standards and current laws. Recommend policy adjustments as needed.
8. Direct on-site inspection of compliance with CFA.
9. Ensure all annual and/or time sensitive reviews, reports, audits, and inventories are completed as required by CFA.
10. Prepare and submit annual agency reports to CFA.
11. Coordinate audits of department equipment.
12. Act as a liaison between the department, outside agencies, CFA, and the FLA-PAC.

2.0 Additional Duties and Responsibilities (25%)

1. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core values of the City, and consistent with City and department policies.
2. Follow safe working practices and have a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
3. Adhere to laws, regulations, and policies of the City and of the assigned Department. Follow instructions provided by supervisor, Department Director, or their designee.
4. Participate in department meetings, staff meetings and other related activities.
5. Maintain, preserve, retain, and dispose of public records pursuant to F.S.S. Chapter 119.
6. Performs special projects and other assignments as directed.

3.0 Emergency Management Role. (5%)

1. Participate as a member of the department staff as required to act in the event of an emergency.

1. Education and Training: An Associates' degree in police sciences, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, records management, or a closely related field is preferred. CFA's Managing the Accreditation Process course required or must be able to obtain within a timeframe as directed by the Chief of Police. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' experience in Accreditation Process Management or related field is required.
3. Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be made to determine acceptance of past driving record.
4. Security Clearance: Florida Department of Law Enforcement level background clearance.
5. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of CFA standards and the accreditation process.
• Knowledge (intermediate to advance level) in utilizing PowerDMS software programs, as well as Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Outlook, Work, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Florida State Statutes, law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to understand and interpret rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to multi-task and work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluation situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow and give verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to use proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, arithmetic, and business English.
• Skill in proof-reading documents and making appropriate corrections.
• Ability to learn and apply technical terminology and information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge (intermediate level) of local, state, and federal regulations affecting work.
• Knowledge (intermediate level) of public records and disclosure regulations (FS 119.07).
• Knowledge (intermediate level) of departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern police recordkeeping procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of various office equipment, including computer, copier, fax machine, multi-line telephone, etc.
• Skill in effectively dealing with the public and other agencies.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to support the mission statement of the City of Casselberry: Committed to protect and enhance the quality of life within its community.
• Ability to support the core values of the City of Casselberry.
• Ability to support the vision of the City of Casselberry: A vibrant, affordable, diverse, and progressive community where citizens feel safe, enjoy their neighborhoods, and access their city government.

A. Work Environment: This position performs the duties in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and consistent with an office environment.

B. Physical Demands: The primary functions require prolonged periods of sitting at a computer, using hands to handle or feel. Occasionally, this position will stand, walk, bend, and, drive

C. Equipment/Tools and Technology Used: This position utilizes the following tools and equipment while performing the duties of the job: City vehicle, desk phone, cell phone, desktop computer, calculator, and printer/peripherals.

D. Employee Infection/Exposure Risk Classification: Category II: Employee performs tasks that do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM.

E. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

The City of Casselberry offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance: The City of Casselberry contributes significantly toward employee health insurance premiums. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, with a portion covered by the City. Employees who meet certain wellness criteria, including non-tobacco use and biometric screenings, may qualify for health insurance discounts.

Dental Insurance: We offer both DHMO and PPO dental plans.

Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is available through an optional plan.

Voluntary Benefits: Optional group discount plans are available for:

• Short-term disability (STD)
• Accident/critical illness, and cancer insurance
• LegalShield services

• Voluntary life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment (ADD)
• Paid long-term disability is provided after one year of employment.

Retirement:

• 401a Plan: The City contributes 10% of an employee's salary.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: The City matches 100% of an employee's voluntary contribution, up to 4% of their annual salary.
• Roth

Paid Time Off:

• 11 paid holidays per year (10 hours per day)
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Paid bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and military leave

Education & Professional Development:

• Education reimbursement after one year of employment
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,400 annually
• Certification incentives

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Probationary increases
• 2% residency incentive pay for Casselberry residents
• Wellness Health Incentive Program

The City of Casselberry is an equal opportunity employer, a veteran preference provider, and a drug-free workplace.

01

Accreditation Coordinator Applicant, the following questions are going to give the Casselberry Police Department an overview of you, your background, and determine if you meet the minimum standards for employment. EACH and EVERY question must be answered. If the question does not apply to you, select NO or N/A (Not Applicable). DO NOT leave it blank. If you do not understand the question, please do not submit your application at this time. Contact the Casselberry Recruiting Section first. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have education beyond a high school diploma or GED, select the option below that best describes your highest level of advanced education achieved.

• None
• Some Technical College
• Technical College
• Certificate
• Some College
• AA/AS Degree
• BA/BS Degree
• Master's Degree

03

Your current skill level with Microsoft Office Suite, ie: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Outlook:

• None
• Level I - Basic
• Level II - Intermediate
• Level III - Advanced

04

Your current skill level with Power DMS

• None
• Level I – Basic
• Level II – Intermediate
• Level III – Advanced

05

Please indicate any of the following Law Enforcement related jobs/positions that you are/have been employed as. (Check all that apply)

• None
• Assistance Accreditation Manager
• Accreditation Manager
• Clerical/Records Staff
• Clerical/Records Supervisor
• Law Enforcement Dispatcher
• Law Enforcement Officer

06

Please identify the accreditation element(s) you have worked with. (Check all that apply)

• None
• ACA (American Correctional Association)
• CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)
• CFA (Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation)
• FCAC (Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission)
• FLA-TAC (Florida Telecommunications Accreditation Commission)
• NCCHC (National Commission on Correctional Health Care)
• Other

07

Which of the following most closely describes your experience as an Accreditation Coordinator?

• None
• Less than 1 years experience
• 1-3 years experience
• 4-6 years experience
• 7-10 years experience
• 11-15 years experience
• 16-20 years experience
• More than 20 years experience

08

As the Accreditation Coordinator, how many assessments have you developed through to the on-site inspection?

• None
• N/A
• Actively developing my first
• 1
• 2
• 3
• More than 3

09

Which of the following most closely describes your experience as an Accreditation Mock or On-site Assessor?

• No experience
• 1-3 Assessments
• 4-6 Assessments
• 7-10 Assessments
• More than 10 Assessments

10

If you have experience as a Mock or On-site Assessor, what best describes your experience as an Assessment Team Leader?

• No experience
• 1-3 Assessments
• 4-6 Assessments
• 7-10 Assessments
• More than 10 Assessments

11

Are you a Certified Accreditation Professional?

• No
• Yes
• I was but my certification has lapsed

12

If you speak multiple languages, please list the language(s) you are fluent in.

13

Are you willing and able to work days, nights, overtime, weekends, holidays, prior to, during and after man made and natural disasters and during and after other public safety and law enforcement related incidents?

• Yes
• No

14

Other than out of state applicants, do you possess a valid Florida driver's license (Florida resident)?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

15

Out of state applicants, do you possess a valid drivers license from your home state?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

16

Out of state applicants, upon a conditional offer of employment, are you able to obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to starting employment?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

17

Have you been cited for (3) three or more moving violations in the past (2) years?

• Yes
• No

18

With the exception of driving under the influence related suspensions and habitual traffic offender suspensions, have your driving privileges been suspended within (2) two years of the REINSTATEMENT date (The date your driving privileges were returned)?

• Yes
• No

19

If your license was suspended within the last (2) two years, was the suspension due to an insurance related reason or issued in error by the Drivers License Bureau? (Confirmation documentation will be required)

• Yes
• No

20

Has your driving privileges been suspended within the last (5) five years of the REINSTATEMENT date for any driving under the influence related or habitual traffic offender related reasons?

• Yes
• No

21

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

22

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

23

If you were ever a member of a law enforcement agency, did you resign while under internal investigation and/or resign in lieu of being subjected to an internal investigation?

• Not applicable
• Yes
• No

24

If you are a current member of a law enforcement agency, are you currently under an internal investigation or have an internal investigation pending?

• Not applicable
• Yes
• No

25

Have you illegally used marijuana within the last year?

• Yes
• No

26

With the exception of marijuana, have you ever illegally used any controlled substance listed under Florida Statute 893 within the last (5) Five years?

• Yes
• No

27

Have you ever illegally used any Opiate or Hallucinogenic or any of its derivatives listed under Florida Statute 893?

• Yes
• No

28

Have you ever illegally cultivated, manufactured or sold any controlled substance listed under Florida Statute 893 within the last (5) five years?

• Yes
• No

29

Please list all Florida agencies you have applied to as an Accreditation Manager, Assistant Accreditation Manager, Grant Manager, and/or Assistant Grant Manager in the past year and your current application/processing status with them.

Required Question