Accreditation Director
Wake County, NC - USA
Job Summary
Agency
NC State Highway PatrolDivision
NC State Highway PatrolJob Classification Title
Program Coordinator III (S)Position Number
Grade
NC12About Us
The North Carolina State Highway Patrols primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1600 troopers who cover nearly 80000 miles of North Carolina roadways more than any other state except addition to enforcing the states traffic laws state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolinas motoring public.
Description of Work
The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking an Accreditation Director to join our Professional Standards Section! The Accreditation Director serves as the agency lead to ensure North Carolina State Highway Patrol achieves and maintains accreditation through the Commission Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies INC. (CALEA) and any other certification program directed by the Commanders Office.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
** Internal State Government Posting Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.**
Salary Range: $47703-$69000Salary Grade: NC12
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This position is located at:
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh NC 27610
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the agencys accreditation program ensuring continuous compliance with CALEA standards and coordinating all related administrative and operational processes.
Develop update and maintain accreditation files and documentation including proofs of compliance policies directives reports and assessments.
Coordinate on-site and remote CALEA assessments serving as the primary point of contact for CALEA representatives preparing required reports and facilitating interviews and reviews.
Collaborate with command staff supervisors and functional units to ensure policies and procedures are accurate up-to-date and aligned with CALEA standards and industrys best practices.
Provide training guidance and presentations to personnel regarding accreditation requirements policy updates and compliance responsibilities.
Monitor changes to CALEA standards and accreditation requirements analyze impacts on agency operations and lead the implementation of necessary adjustments.
The position provides training guidance and leadership to procurement staff to foster professional development and ensure high performance; to include completing performance appraisals for assigned staff participating in the interview and hiring process and ensuring accuracy and compliance in all assigned work.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
A strong work ethic and be a self-starter with a great deal of initiative and able to communicate professionally and effectively.
Ability to multi-task and work under stringent deadlines.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook and Accreditation Software (Power DMS).
Capability to learn interpret and analyze program data.
Ability to exercise strong judgement and facilitate the resolution of problems.
Ability to independently answer inquires coordinate resources develop policies and be persuasive in communications.
Possess an intricate knowledge of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) and their standards.
Position/Physical Requirements
Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Note:Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:
Criminal Background Investigation
Drug Screening Test
Be sure to complete the application in are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment;
OR
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.
Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here.
Be sure to complete the application in full.Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Oline Application System for the State of North Carolina by 11:59pm on the night before the closing date listed or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.
Please make sure that you have entered all necessary information on your application. Once you hit submit you will not be able to edit or reapply to this position to add information or attachments even if you withdraw your application.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified hiring process may take several weeks.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Angela Anita Avant-JonesRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
Director