IMPD Accreditation/Compliance Coordinator

Full Job Description

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking a full-time Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator to oversee the Police Department's accreditation function and policy development, review and compliance.

This is a civilian (non-sworn) position that will report to the Deputy Chief of Policy and Performance. Typical hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines as required. Must be aware of an follow all rules, regulations, policies of the department, as well a CALEA guidelines.

Agency Summary

We are dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which we work and live.

We are committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values.

We are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.

The agency can do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the department's entire accreditation process, files, audits and assessment 
• Attend CALEA meetings and local accreditation network meetings
• Maintain data entry of policy compliance in the Power DMS program and other needed software as it relates to compliance efforts
• Review and revise existing General Orders as well as prepare new General Orders for the Police Department
• Interpret and apply federal, state, municipal and department laws, policies and procedures
• Schedule, conduct, and document agency inspections, reviews, and analysis
• Conduct research and analyze data and processes to mitigate risk and liability for officers and the police department
• Communicate and partner with personnel within the police department as well as within other agencies
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Manage projects, prioritize, multi-task, and complete tasks through the cooperation of others
• Ensures all policies are reliable, up-to-date and meet accreditation standards. Ensures new and existing staff understand policies
• Researches and identifies accreditation standards; tailors policies and procedures to track with those standards
  
  This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and considerable work experience in an administrative function; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Valid Indiana license 
• Four-year college degree and considerable experience with the CALEA accreditation process
• Considerable knowledge of office equipment and software including word processing, data base management, presentation software, and spreadsheets
• Comprehensive knowledge of police organization and administration
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by telephone
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to maintain and organize files
• Ability to plan and organize a variety of administrative activities
• Ability to operate any office machines required by the position such as computer, scanner, calculator, fax, copier, or other equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, other agencies and associations, supervisors and employees

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Supervisory experience