ACCREDITATION SPECIALIST

**\*ACCREDITATION SPECIALIST \*** Lake Havasu City, AZ **Closing Date: Open Until Filled** **OTF27-330** **Accreditation Specialist** **Salary:** $23.89-$34.64 **Trainee Rate of Pay:** $21.50 **Grade:** CP7 **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt (for Full-time Employee); Non-Exempt/Unclassified (Part-time without benefits) **Department:** Police Department/Professional Standards Division **TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:**Complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration. Please attach certifications.**** **Join Our Team! Become Our Next Accreditation Specialist at the Lake Havasu City Police Department. Behind Every Outstanding Police Department is an Outstanding Accreditation Specialist.** Are you the person who loves organization, solving puzzles, improving processes, and making sure every detail is exactly where it belongs? Do you enjoy turning policies into best practices and helping an organization achieve excellence? If so, **Lake Havasu City Police Department** is looking for our next **Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP) Accreditation Specialist!** **Flexible Employment Opportunity** *This position is available as either a full-time or part-time role. The Lake Havasu City Police Department recognizes the value of flexibility and welcomes applications from qualified candidates interested in either employment option.* **SPECIAL NOTE (PART-TIME ONLY):** This is an unclassified part-time position and will work no more than 29 hours per week. Requires non-standard or rotating shift work; subject to days, nights, weekends, holidays and call back. Must be able to pass background investigation and polygraph examination. **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** You'll be the driving force behind maintaining the department's prestigious **Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP)** accreditation by: - Managing the department's accreditation program - Keeping policies current and compliant - Coordinating audits and on-site assessments - Tracking standards and implementing improvements - Conducting inspections and quality assurance reviews - Researching industry best practices - Preparing reports and presentations for leadership - Assisting with hiring, background investigations, and administrative investigations - You'll work closely with command staff while helping shape the future of the Lake Havasu City Police Department. **IDEAL CANDIDATE:** - Detail-oriented - Organized - Analytical - A strong communicator - Comfortable managing multiple projects - Passionate about continuous improvement - Excited to help an agency achieve excellence **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** - Associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) - 3-5 years of experience in law enforcement administrative experience - Valid Driver's License **SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:** - ALEAP Accreditation Manager Training (required upon hire) - Ability to pass an extensive background investigation. ***The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification will be considered a trainee at the time of hire.*** **TO VIEW DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION,** [**Click Here**](https://www.lhcaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7372/ACCREDITATION-SPECIALIST) **ADDITIONAL COMMENTS** ***Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees.*** - Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP) - Dental/Vision - Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program - Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account - Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance - Optional Additional Life Insurance - Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity - 11 Paid Holidays Annually - Bereavement Leave - Paid Vacation - Short Term Disability - Long Term Disability - Opportunities for advancement - Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) - Optional Deferred Compensation - Tuition Reimbursement - Service Awards Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicant…