Accreditation Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Accreditation Manager City of Charlotte – 3.9 Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time $66,785.82 – $83,482.27 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Statistics Management Computer literacy Writing skills Data analysis skills Research Mid-level 3 years Analysis skills Driver’s License Project management Bachelor’s degree Computer skills Leadership Communication skills

Full Job Description Date Opened:

Friday, May 23, 2025 12:00

AM Close Date:

Monday, June 02, 2025 12:00

AM Department:

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Salary:

$66,785.82 – $83,482.27 Commensurate with Experience SUMMARY This position serves as CMPD’s Accreditation Manager under the direction of the Office of Professional Standards. This position is responsible for management and oversight of the Police Department’s law enforcement accreditation program, to include planning and coordinating of accreditation activities, researching and ensuring compliance of departmental directives with CALEA standards, serving as the department’s expert on accreditation, representing the department in mock assessments, CALEA audits and assessments and conferences.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts ongoing self-assessment of the department’s services, facilities, staffing, equipment, and training in alignment with CALEA standards. Performs regular inspections of organizational components, submitting comprehensive reports in accordance with department policy and accreditation timelines. Plans, coordinates, and delivers accreditation-related training to CMPD staff, other city departments, external agencies, and community organizations. Acts as the department’s primary liaison and subject matter expert for all CALEA-related matters. Leads mock assessments for CMPD and assists other law enforcement agencies (statewide and nationally) in preparing for CALEA accreditation. Advises CMPD Command and Executive Staff on accreditation-related matters and best practices. Maintains and updates detailed accreditation files and documentation, ensuring timelines for daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews are met. Administers the agency’s accreditation database (PowerDMS) and ensures accurate and timely updates. Prepares the department for on-site assessments and annual remote-based reviews by CALEA assessors. Reviews CMPD policies and procedures for alignment with state and federal laws, legal rulings, technological advances, and accreditation standards. Maintain positive relationships with CALEA, external accreditation networks and other accredited law enforcement agencies. Represents CMPD and the City of Charlotte at CALEA conferences, award hearings, and other accreditation events. Ensures internal controls and accountability structures are in place to support accreditation compliance across all divisions. Conducts audits and organizational reviews to support agency performance and accreditation objectives. Prepares and submits CMPD’s annual accreditation report to CALEA. Performs additional duties as assigned by leadership. Effectively communicates information, both verbally and in written reports or presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience Five (5) years or more of experience working in a local government, or experience working within a law enforcement agency. Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License Demonstrate experience with PowerDMS and current CALEA standards manual.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years’ experience as a law enforcement accreditation manager Extensive knowledge of CALEA standards and law enforcement accreditation processes. Proven experience in law enforcement policy management, compliance, or professional standards. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Proficiency with accreditation software platforms, such as PowerDMS. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience representing organizations at professional conferences and in regulatory hearings is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with an understanding of general practices related to legal records management, data protection, and privacy/confidentiality. Requires high degree of computer literacy. Requires experience in data analysis, research methods and statistics, preferably in a law enforcement capacity. Requires the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing ideas/concepts, findings/results, interpretations, and evaluations.

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time. Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.

Sensory Requirements:

Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry, tabulating data. Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain. Comprehensive written information in work-related documents. Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions; moderate exposure to environmental conditions, and frequent exposure to computer screens, files, and phone.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email . The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email , call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202 .

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.