Accreditation Coordinator

Town of Orange Park•Orange Park, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orange Park Police Department is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accreditation Coordinator to oversee the agency’s accreditation, compliance, and regulatory programs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the Police Department maintains full compliance with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) while supporting department-wide operational effectiveness, policy development, and data-driven accountability. Under general supervision, the Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for managing the department’s accreditation and re-accreditation processes. The selected individual will be responsible for the initiation of this program with the police department. This position includes reviewing, interpreting, and integrating new or amended accreditation standards; and overseeing the agency’s regulatory compliance programs, inspections, and internal audits. The position regularly communicates with the Chief of Police, senior staff, and outside accreditation bodies. Additional responsibilities include conducting compliance reviews, preparing analytical reports, and providing recommendations to ensure adherence to professional standards. The Accreditation Coordinator also manages data gathering, analysis, and reporting for accreditation and research purposes. The position reports to the Assistant Chief. Participation in paid training sessions and conferences is expected.

Requirements

Experience in accreditation, compliance monitoring, auditing, or related regulatory roles.
Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate across divisions.
Must be a U.S. citizen .
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license .
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or supplementation with qualified work experience.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and maintain eligibility under CJIS standards.
Must attend a CFA Accreditation Manager conference within six (6) months of hire.
CJIS Certification must be obtained within one (1) month after hiring.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerDMS, and Lexipol systems.
Previous work in law enforcement accreditation (CFA, FCAC, CALEA, or similar).
Experience in preparing and submitting written reports or other documents to regulatory or compliance agencies preferred.
Experience with compliance, auditing, policy development, or law enforcement administrative operations.

Responsibilities

Administers all accreditation and re-accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with CFA and other applicable accrediting bodies.
Maintains current knowledge of accreditation standards and best practices through ongoing participation in accreditation commissions and professional associations.
Plans, coordinates, and leads mock and on-site assessments.
Serves as the department’s primary liaison with accreditation bodies, legal counsel, auditors, and other Town departments.
Represents the department at accreditation-related meetings, training sessions, conferences, and committee functions.
Monitors and maintains accurate, up-to-date accreditation records, files, and compliance documentation.
Advises department personnel on accreditation requirements and recordkeeping responsibilities.
Responsible for conducting employee orientation training regarding the accreditation process.
Meets regularly with the supervisor and key personnel to report progress on accreditation efforts.
Assists in developing departmental program goals and objectives related to accreditation, policy, and compliance.
Conducts administrative studies; analyzes data; prepares reports; and provides recommendations to command staff.
Coordinates departmental policy review and revision; ensures timely updates and alignment with legal requirements.
Conducts staff inspections, system audits, and internal compliance reviews; prepares corrective action plans to support continuous improvement.
Writes staff reports, conducts research, and prepares data-driven summaries for leadership.
Develops dashboards, presentations, and analytical reports to assess compliance trends and support organizational decision-making.
Performs other related duties as assigned.