Requisition ID:  116963

Accreditation Manager

Johns Hopkins University Public Safety (JHPS) is seeking a highly motivated individual to be the Accreditation Manager for the Johns Hopkins Public Safety and Johns Hopkins Police Department. This position is responsible for planning and coordinating accreditation activities as assigned by the Sr. Director of Training and Compliance, as well as managing the policy writers for JHPS.  The position will be responsible for performing analytical and administrative work to demonstrate the police department’s compliance with the professional standards established by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), and/or the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA); for law enforcement, and/or Public Safety Communications Accreditation. As well as working to maintain the certification requirements of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission requirements for police officers, Special Police Officers and Security personnel.


The purpose of IACLEA and CALEA Accreditation to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by maintaining a body of standards, developed by public safety practitioners, covering a wide range of up-to-date public safety initiatives; establishing and administering an independent accreditation process; and recognizing professional excellence. The Johns Hopkins Public Safety and Police Department is a responsive department to their community needs by being the leader in the provision of quality customer service and professional excellence.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides oversight and management of two policy writers to ensure that policies are created, revised, reviewed and submitted within determined timelines.
  • Ensures that the primary research and editing of proposed Departmental policies is completed accurately, with a focus on assigned topic areas central to compliance with the BPD Consent Decree, the Joint Commission, MHEC, MPTSC, and the DOE. Policies must be simple and clear, yet comprehensive.
  • Manage implementation efforts for specific policies through timely and efficient communications to keep implementation goals on deadline and proactively identify any barriers to implementation as well as solutions.
  • Support Departmental efforts in improving management efficiency through the use of technology and data.
  • Collaborate externally with Office of the General Counsel attorneys, JHPD Accountability Board, and other subject matter experts, to ensure policies and procedures align with industry evidence-based best practices.
  • Maintain standards, templates, and publication architecture.
  • Receives and sets work assignments for policy writers.
  • Receives assignments and sets work priorities, coordinating accreditation and certification tasks to meet deadlines in order to assure an efficient work-flow through-out the department.
  • Reviews a wide variety of complex and technical issues concerning IACLEA/ CALEA Standards and for the Accreditation Process and the MPCTC certification process.
  • Meets regularly with the Sr. Director of Training and Compliance, key department personnel, and others to identify needs and report progress on accreditation/certification efforts.
  • Identifies and develops new programs, systems, procedures, or equipment specifications for the improvement of department performance in compliance with applicable accreditation/certification standards.
  • Maintain regular contact with IACLEA/ CALEA organization.
  • Attends IACLEA/ CALEA Conferences and local Accreditation Support Networks meetings and coordinates attendance of other department representatives.
  • Keeps abreast of the accreditation/certification process, including proposed changes or amendments to the standards, transition policies, or process changes. Evaluates the impact of these changes on the department.
  • Provides accreditation/certification training for department personnel or trains the trainer.
  • Provides information to the public and may make presentations to selected civic associations.
  • Assigns, directs and coordinates accreditation/certification work groups to achieve plans of action, recommendations to the Sr. Director of Training and Compliance, or complete other accreditation/certification goals.
  • Drafts written directives or assigns writing projects to achieve accreditation/certification objectives.
  • Maintains master and archive files for agency written directives.
  • Maintains all necessary files/records/documentation.
  • Utilizes PowerDMS to track accreditation standards and compliance activities.
  • Performs other related work.


Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret materials concerning the public safety agency and criminal justice processes.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public safety agency operations and administration.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems involving complex variables.
  • Ability to organize and plan group activities and train agency personnel.
  • Ability to speak informatively to public groups concerning the accreditation process.
  • Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions and recommendations.
  • Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion.
  • Knowledge of law enforcement.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and confidently and manage multiple deadlines


Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • Knowledge on IACLEA/ CALEA Accreditation Standards and processes.
  • Certification as an IACLEA/ CALEA Accreditation Manager is preferred.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of work experience serving as an accreditation manager or member of the accreditation team with daily responsibilities for coordinating a law enforcement or public safety accreditation standards maintenance program.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of work experience serving as an accreditation manager within a law enforcement environment.

 


 

Classified Title: Accreditation Manager 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF  
Starting Salary Range: $85,500 0 $149,800 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon - Fri 9 - 5 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Eastern High Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​VP for Public Safety Office of  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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