City of Sanford, FL
Accreditation Manager
Job Location
Lake Monroe, FL, United States
Job Description
Salary : $55,187.00 - $82,780.00 Annually
Location : Police Department City of Sanford, FL
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 24-00081
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 09/24/2024
Closing Date: 10/8/2024 5:30 PM Eastern
Description
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to manage and facilitate the Department's compliance with all applicable Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) Standards. Employee functions at journey level to ensure agency directives adhere to standards in the collection and filing of proof of compliance. Employee functions to facilitate the Department's preparedness for triennial onsite CFA comprehensive assessments. Position is accountable for facilitating and completing staff and line inspections, e.g., uniforms, vehicles, law enforcement and emergency equipment. This position reports directly to the Strategic Communications Manager.
Examples of Duties
Performs a variety of administrative management functions to ensure departmental compliance with current CFA standards, e.g., tracks and reviews standards for any promulgated revisions; aligns local agency directives with standards; drafts new and revises existing directives to meet standards.
Completes Public Records Requests for Body Worn Camera by redacting all confidential and/or exempt content according to F.S.S. Chapter 119.
Plans, publishes and distributes regular updates to agency policies for all employees.
Facilitates collection of proofs of compliance with CFA standards; redact privacy act information from proofs of compliance.
Files and maintains confidential security of all law enforcement accreditation files according to specific CFA policies and procedures.
Facilitates agency preparation for triennial CFA onsite assessments.
Trains and coaches agency employees in all facets of Accreditation process; encourages compliance through explanation of benefits.
Monitors and tracks employee CFA standards compliance.
Attends various meetings and seminars, e.g., Seminole County Accreditation meeting, Florida Statewide Accreditation conferences, agency staff meetings.
Assists the Chief of Police with special projects; briefs the Chief of Police on accreditation records and issues.
Responds to requests for directive clarification; provides information on suggested proposals and compliance with CFA accreditation standards.
ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Law Enforcement, or closely related field; supplemented by five (5) years of experience in government public relations, media relations or closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training as determined by the Chief of Police.
Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS related training.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of current Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) Standards.
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and current ordinances, departmental policies and procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of the City's judicial system, and operations and procedures for criminal prosecution.
Considerable knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Knowledge of business English, e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Intermediate level mathematical skills, including percentages and decimals.
Skill in both written and oral communications.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read, update and interpret documents such as accreditation rules, regulations and instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective problem resolution.
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Familiar with Taser Axon Flex Body cameras/evidence.com.
Ability to independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
Ability to organize workload, prioritize, meet established deadlines and follow up on assignments with minimum direction to ensure responsibilities spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral or schedule form.
Knowledge of municipal operations, procedures, policies, laws, objectives and organization.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex information and data.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors.
While performing duties some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, and inclement weather.
The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sanford provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Part of the City of Sanford's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its Regular (not Temporary) employees, elected officials, and retirees. In assessing our comprehensive programs, the City has taken great care to seek a fair balance between business needs and employment security. There are many options available which afford City staff with coverage to best suit individual and family needs. In many cases, deductions are available on a pre-tax basis. The City engages in periodic Request for Proposals for benefits to ensure premiums and coverage's remain competitive and comprehensive and help provide employees with financial security. We welcome ideas and suggestions from our covered members.
City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common.
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, FRS Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (General/Fire Employees), Paid Sick Leave/Paid Vacation Leave (Police), Bereavement Leave, Paid Military Leave, EAP Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Employee Life Insurance (1 x annual salary), Paid Holidays for most positions (# of days depends on position), Paid Jury Duty, Worker's Compensation, Social Security/Medicare (50%), Protective Safety Equipment, Uniforms.
Supplemental Benefits
Hospitality Indemnity Plan, Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Critical Illness,Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Short Term Disability, 10 Year Level Term Life Insurance.
Other Benefits
Fitness Center, Wellness Center for members of City's Health Insurance program, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Assistance Program, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks, Direct Deposit, Employee Recognition Events, Free Flu Shot, Free Parking, Bi-Lingual Pay, New Hire Incentive w/Signed Agreement, Safety Incentive program.
Flexible Spending Account
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside dollars on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent day care and medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance. Employees can contribute up to $3,050 on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses. Dependent day care expenses are set by the IRS at a maximum of $5,000 per plan year. Employees should estimate expenses to be incurred carefully, as penalties may be imposed by the IRS. For more information please contact our benefits department.
New Hire Incentive
A. Pre-employment conditions
If an employee voluntarily executed an Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement prior to the date of hire upon employment, the new employee will receive:
(i). 5% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade to be paid in the employee's initial paycheck.
(ii). 5% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade in which they were initially hired to be paid after the latter of either:
B. Post-employment conditions.
If an employee voluntarily executed an Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement after employment with the City and within 30 days from the date of hire, the employee will receive:
(i). 3% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade to be paid in the employee's initial paycheck.
(ii). 3% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade in which they were initially hired to be paid after the latter of either:
(i). If termination is less than 12 full months of employment with the City: 100% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.
(ii). If termination is 12 months or more, but less than 24 full months of employment with the City: 75% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.
(iii). If termination is 24 months or more, but less than 36 full months of employment with the City: 50% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.
(iv). Once the 36 full month period from date of hire has expired and with the employee still employed with the City, the employee shall have no further incentives reimbursement obligations to the City.
Excludes temporary positions, positions in which the incumbent has received a new hire or recruitment incentive, all Sanford Police Department sworn personnel and Cadets as the Police Department has an existing New Hire Incentive program for its sworn personnel and Cadets, and all Sanford Fire Department positions requiring either Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedics certifications.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
02
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field?
03
What best describes your years of experience in government public relations, media relations, or a closely related field?
04
What best describes your years of experience and knowledge with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation process?
05
What best describes your years of experience in facilitating and completing staff and line inspections, e.g., uniforms, vehicles, law enforcement and emergency equipment?
06
What best describes your level of knowledge in record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques?
07
What best describes your level of knowledge of the Florida Record Retention Schedule GS2?
08
Do you have the ability or can a reasonable accommodation be made in order for you to regularly lift, move or carry objects up to 35 pounds; regularly stand, walk, move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl?
Required Question
Location: Lake Monroe, FL, US
Posted Date: 10/8/2024
Location : Police Department City of Sanford, FL
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 24-00081
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 09/24/2024
Closing Date: 10/8/2024 5:30 PM Eastern
Description
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to manage and facilitate the Department's compliance with all applicable Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) Standards. Employee functions at journey level to ensure agency directives adhere to standards in the collection and filing of proof of compliance. Employee functions to facilitate the Department's preparedness for triennial onsite CFA comprehensive assessments. Position is accountable for facilitating and completing staff and line inspections, e.g., uniforms, vehicles, law enforcement and emergency equipment. This position reports directly to the Strategic Communications Manager.
Examples of Duties
Performs a variety of administrative management functions to ensure departmental compliance with current CFA standards, e.g., tracks and reviews standards for any promulgated revisions; aligns local agency directives with standards; drafts new and revises existing directives to meet standards.
Completes Public Records Requests for Body Worn Camera by redacting all confidential and/or exempt content according to F.S.S. Chapter 119.
Plans, publishes and distributes regular updates to agency policies for all employees.
Facilitates collection of proofs of compliance with CFA standards; redact privacy act information from proofs of compliance.
Files and maintains confidential security of all law enforcement accreditation files according to specific CFA policies and procedures.
Facilitates agency preparation for triennial CFA onsite assessments.
Trains and coaches agency employees in all facets of Accreditation process; encourages compliance through explanation of benefits.
Monitors and tracks employee CFA standards compliance.
Attends various meetings and seminars, e.g., Seminole County Accreditation meeting, Florida Statewide Accreditation conferences, agency staff meetings.
Assists the Chief of Police with special projects; briefs the Chief of Police on accreditation records and issues.
Responds to requests for directive clarification; provides information on suggested proposals and compliance with CFA accreditation standards.
ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Law Enforcement, or closely related field; supplemented by five (5) years of experience in government public relations, media relations or closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training as determined by the Chief of Police.
Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS related training.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of current Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) Standards.
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and current ordinances, departmental policies and procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of the City's judicial system, and operations and procedures for criminal prosecution.
Considerable knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Knowledge of business English, e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Intermediate level mathematical skills, including percentages and decimals.
Skill in both written and oral communications.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read, update and interpret documents such as accreditation rules, regulations and instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective problem resolution.
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Familiar with Taser Axon Flex Body cameras/evidence.com.
Ability to independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
Ability to organize workload, prioritize, meet established deadlines and follow up on assignments with minimum direction to ensure responsibilities spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral or schedule form.
Knowledge of municipal operations, procedures, policies, laws, objectives and organization.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex information and data.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors.
While performing duties some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, and inclement weather.
The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sanford provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Part of the City of Sanford's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its Regular (not Temporary) employees, elected officials, and retirees. In assessing our comprehensive programs, the City has taken great care to seek a fair balance between business needs and employment security. There are many options available which afford City staff with coverage to best suit individual and family needs. In many cases, deductions are available on a pre-tax basis. The City engages in periodic Request for Proposals for benefits to ensure premiums and coverage's remain competitive and comprehensive and help provide employees with financial security. We welcome ideas and suggestions from our covered members.
City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common.
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, FRS Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (General/Fire Employees), Paid Sick Leave/Paid Vacation Leave (Police), Bereavement Leave, Paid Military Leave, EAP Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Employee Life Insurance (1 x annual salary), Paid Holidays for most positions (# of days depends on position), Paid Jury Duty, Worker's Compensation, Social Security/Medicare (50%), Protective Safety Equipment, Uniforms.
Supplemental Benefits
Hospitality Indemnity Plan, Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Critical Illness,Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Short Term Disability, 10 Year Level Term Life Insurance.
Other Benefits
Fitness Center, Wellness Center for members of City's Health Insurance program, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Assistance Program, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks, Direct Deposit, Employee Recognition Events, Free Flu Shot, Free Parking, Bi-Lingual Pay, New Hire Incentive w/Signed Agreement, Safety Incentive program.
Flexible Spending Account
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside dollars on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent day care and medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance. Employees can contribute up to $3,050 on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses. Dependent day care expenses are set by the IRS at a maximum of $5,000 per plan year. Employees should estimate expenses to be incurred carefully, as penalties may be imposed by the IRS. For more information please contact our benefits department.
New Hire Incentive
A. Pre-employment conditions
If an employee voluntarily executed an Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement prior to the date of hire upon employment, the new employee will receive:
(i). 5% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade to be paid in the employee's initial paycheck.
(ii). 5% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade in which they were initially hired to be paid after the latter of either:
- Successful completion of the probationary period, or
- All conditions within the new employee employment letter have been fully and successfully satisfied such as, by way of example only, CDL license, plant operator license, etc.
B. Post-employment conditions.
If an employee voluntarily executed an Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement after employment with the City and within 30 days from the date of hire, the employee will receive:
(i). 3% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade to be paid in the employee's initial paycheck.
(ii). 3% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade in which they were initially hired to be paid after the latter of either:
- Successful completion of the probationary period, or
- All conditions within the new employee employment letter have been fully and successfully satisfied such as, by way of example only, CDL license, plant operator license, etc.
(i). If termination is less than 12 full months of employment with the City: 100% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.
(ii). If termination is 12 months or more, but less than 24 full months of employment with the City: 75% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.
(iii). If termination is 24 months or more, but less than 36 full months of employment with the City: 50% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.
(iv). Once the 36 full month period from date of hire has expired and with the employee still employed with the City, the employee shall have no further incentives reimbursement obligations to the City.
Excludes temporary positions, positions in which the incumbent has received a new hire or recruitment incentive, all Sanford Police Department sworn personnel and Cadets as the Police Department has an existing New Hire Incentive program for its sworn personnel and Cadets, and all Sanford Fire Department positions requiring either Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedics certifications.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
- No High School Diploma and No GED
- High School or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters or Doctorate Degree
02
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
03
What best describes your years of experience in government public relations, media relations, or a closely related field?
- 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
- 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
- 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
- 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
- 5 years of experience or greater.
04
What best describes your years of experience and knowledge with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation process?
- 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
- 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
- 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
- 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
- 5 years of experience or greater.
05
What best describes your years of experience in facilitating and completing staff and line inspections, e.g., uniforms, vehicles, law enforcement and emergency equipment?
- 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
- 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
- 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
- 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
- 5 years of experience or greater.
06
What best describes your level of knowledge in record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques?
- No experience
- Minimal
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
07
What best describes your level of knowledge of the Florida Record Retention Schedule GS2?
- Some, but less than 1 year of experience.
- 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
- 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
- 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
- 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
- 5 years of experience or greater.
08
Do you have the ability or can a reasonable accommodation be made in order for you to regularly lift, move or carry objects up to 35 pounds; regularly stand, walk, move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Location: Lake Monroe, FL, US
Posted Date: 10/8/2024
Contact Information
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