Assistant Accreditation Manager

Title: Assistant Accreditation Manager DSP01790 State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: 5 Agency: Department of State Police Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties About the Position: The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Assistant Accreditation Manager in our Professional Standards Division in Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to: * Supporting the Department's accreditation program by ensuring ongoing compliance with standards established by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Inc. * Assisting in analyzing organizational practices and interpreting existing policies such as reviewing policy intent, determining how policies apply to CALEA standards, and identifying inconsistencies between policy and practice to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements. About the Agency: We're more than a law enforcement agency - we're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and public servants shaping Virginia's future. At VSP, your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If you're ready for meaningful work, real growth, and a supportive culture that feels like family, your next career starts here. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge: * Of research techniques and methodologies. * Of the accreditation process. * Of project management practices. * Of organizational management principles. * Of statistical analysis and interpretation. Skills: * In using software applications including databases, records management, and documentation systems used to collect and maintain compliance information. Ability: * To analyze complex data. * To interpret policies and procedures. * To interpret and apply accreditation standards. * To understand and apply written directives. * To apply basic audit and inspection techniques, evaluating the sufficiency and appropriateness of proofs of compliance, identifying gaps between policy and practice, and documenting results in accordance with established accreditation protocols. * To locate and collect proofs of compliance from multiple information systems. * To manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines. * To communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * To lead and direct the work of others. * Progressively responsible experience in planning and project management and in analyzing organizational issues. * Demonstrated experience preparing reports, summaries, or documentation for inspections, audits, or accreditation assessments. * Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional Considerations * Relevant experience working with the CALEA accreditation process preferred. * Relevant experience with other industry accreditation programs preferred. * Experience interpreting policies, standards, or regulatory requirements in a law enforcement or public sector environment preferred. * Professional certifications related to compliance, auditing, project management, or organizational standards preferred. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items. Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on April 2, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered. PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at . It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Created: 2026-03-30