Accreditation & Training Specialist

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration
after the Monday, May 18, 2026 closing date.
Accreditation & Training Specialist: Oversees and manages the state accreditation and coordinates agency training for the Colonial Heights Police Department, to include the ongoing review and update of policies, procedures, manuals, and staff training required to ensure compliance with all current standards, legislative mandates and judicial rulings.• Maintains records related to the Department’s accreditation status with the Virigina Law Enforcement Professional Standard Commission (VLEPSC).
• Conducts regular reviews with appropriate staff and revises department policy and procedures manuals to ensure standard operating procedures are reliable and up-to-date and meet all current Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC), legislative mandates and judicial rulings.
• Develops, writes, revises, manages, and provides guidance on Department policies and procedures.
• Identifies and verifies compliance with established law enforcement standards, correcting any noted deficiencies through policy, training, or other administrative measures; reviews standards and ensures department remains in compliance.
• Stays abreast of all aspects of the accreditation process to include proposed changes or amendments to the standards and assesses the impact of change on current policies and procedures.
• Conducts inspections and audits related to various law enforcement operations to ensure proper procedures are followed and in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Enters information into a document management system; creates files, records, and other documentation.
• Serves as the department’s representative to the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.
• Interprets accreditation standards and applicable laws.
• Serves as an accreditation assessor and performs relevant duties.
• Works effectively with other department and city employees to gather necessary documentation.
• Conducts training pertaining to accreditation standards and law enforcement best practices.
• Conducts and coordinates mock assessments to ensure adherence to accreditation standards.
• Coordinates all agency in-service training.
• Oversees and ensures the scheduling, collection and documentation of all records submitted to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for yearly certification.
• Addresses public and professional inquiries or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma and at least five years of directly related experience or,
• Two years of college or Associate’s Degree and at least three years of directly related experience or,
• A Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of directly related experience or,
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30-days after hire, a valid Virginia driver's license.

• Desirable:
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of the standards and expectations of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).
  • Prior work in law enforcement accreditation as an accreditation manager or accreditation assessor.
  • Prior experience working with Power DMS computer software.
• Advanced knowledge of and proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Possess strong research, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills; provide guidance to other staff members as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate.
• Ability to prioritize and organize assignments; track information, create and complete reports, proofread; and work accurately and rapidly,
• Ability to be accountable; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism; and possess strong internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions; and ability to accept direction and assignments from internal staff at all levels.
• Availability to occasionally work a different schedule, report to a different location, and perform different duties as needed.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and ability to build strong working relationships within and across departments, outside agencies and officials.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile for limited travel when necessary. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.