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Part-time Policy and Accreditation Coordinator

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Dec 2023

💰 $90,000/yr

About the role

Overview

Under limited supervision, review and assess current departmental policies, as well as recommend and draft new and more applicable departmental policies. Make departmental policy and procedure recommendations in harmony with, and in pursuit of law enforcement best practice, as well as modern accreditation standards. Assist the USUPD Accreditation Manager with review of audit materials (proofs) to assure daily practices are in harmony with policy directives. This position will report directly to the Chief of Police, but will work closely with other Command Staff and the Accreditation Manager.

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended.

Responsibilities

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Tasks:• Reviews current departmental policies for accuracy and applicability to departmental mission. • Assesses areas of vulnerability in regard to lack of departmental policy and makes policy addition recommendations. • Coordinates the development or assists in developing new policies and procedures, as well as assists in developing departmental missions in pursuit of best practice in harmony with departmental and accreditation expectations. • Completes activities and projects assigned by the Utah State University Police Department Command Staff to enable the efficient, effective, and professional operation of the department. • Identifies policy or procedural disconnects and provides recommendations in writing, to facilitate improvement in harmony with law enforcement best practice and IACLEA/UCOPA required accreditation standards. • Completes applicable reports and spreadsheets to show work productivity or completion of assignments, as well as memorialize related achievements of the position. • Communicates effectively with assigned chain of command. • Forecasts related needs and makes resolution recommendations on accreditation on-site audits. Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:• Knowledge of USU and USUPD Policies.• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, laws• Knowledge of law enforcement best practice and principles in regard to:o Policy creationo Accreditationo Records managemento Report preparationo Communications/Dispatch operationso Handling of in-custody of personso Handling and storage of safe keeping and evidentiary propertyo Equipment inventory tracking, issuance, and assignmento Weapon qualifications and safe storage practiceso Departmental vehicle assignment, operations, and careo K-9 operations and careo Employee performance appraisals and personnel record maintenance o The principles and practices involving professional standards investigations and progressive disciplineo Law Enforcement Code of Conduct expectationso Law enforcement Code of Ethics principles and philosophies o Conducting investigations of criminal activitieso Maintenance and safeguard of intelligence based records• Knowledge of Spillman Records Management.• Knowledge of Lexipol Policy Software. • Knowledge of PowerDMS Software. • Knowledge of Guardian Tracker Software.• Knowledge of Utah Chiefs of Police Association (UCOPA) Accreditation.• Knowledge of International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) accreditation.• Possess modern and field related computer skills. • Exhibit strong communication skills in both verbal and written forms.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years or more of continuous law enforcement experience in supervisory and/or leadership roles.• Experience in drafting and implementing law enforcement focused departmental policies and procedures.• Experience in working with/for institutions of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Communication, Education, Marketing, or other articulable and applicable field of study.