General Job Description
Under general supervision, oversee, coordinate, administer, and maintain the accreditation process for Horry County Police Department.
- Duties for this Position
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- Works independently and reports directly to the Chief of Police or designee for matters associated with accreditation
- Administers the police department accreditation process by interpreting standards, advising agency personnel on compliance requirements, timeliness of reports and inspections, observing, reviewing, and checking proofs of compliance submissions from agency members
- Meets with key personnel to coordinate operational guidelines to comply with agency directives and accreditation standards as needed
- Reviews accreditation activities and progress and identifies needs, resolves issues, and provides recommendations
- Oversees and coordinates onsite assessments by the designated team of assessors from the accrediting body
- Maintains accreditation and policy files and enters and updates accreditation information in the designated database to include proofs of compliance
- Reviews policies, procedures, and directives and ensures compliance with accreditation standards and revised updates as needed
- Makes recommendations for revisions of policies and procedural manuals and compliance with accreditation standards
- Ensures accuracy, consistency and clarity in policy and procedural manuals and compliance with accreditation standards
- Researches current local and national trends related to accreditation
- Organizes and maintains the police department’s library of current policies and procedures and related accreditation information
- Represents the department by attending state and national meetings for police accreditation
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County or Departmental policies and procedures
- Operates various forms of office equipment
- Other duties as assigned
- Position Minimum Requirements
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- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in clerical work with an emphasis on planning and organization
- Accreditation Manager Training Certification through an approved organization within one (1) year of hire date
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the required duties
- Possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license
- Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical, polygraph exam, and background check.