Law Enforcement Accreditation Coordinator

UCF Police Department & Public Safety:

At the UCF Police Department, the safety and well-being of our campus community is our top priority. Our job is to keep campus safe so our students, faculty, and staff can unleash their potential. We strive to be the most professional and innovative campus law enforcement agency in the country but firmly believe we are only as good as our people. That's why we hire officers and staff that are the best fit for our agency; provide them with the finest training and equipment; and encourage professional development. Our community-oriented policing model is centered around the power of transparency, the benefits of partnership and collaboration, and always doing the right thing.

The Opportunity:

The UCF Police Department is seeking a full-time Law Enforcement Accreditation Coordinator to oversee the Police Department’s accreditation function and policy development, review, and compliance. The UCF Police Department is accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. for both Law Enforcement and the Emergency Communications Center. This is a civilian (non-sworn) position that will report to the Commander of Professional Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. accreditation process for the University of Central Florida Police Department, including the Emergency Communications Center.

• Oversee the department’s entire accreditation process, files, audits, and assessments, and attend Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. meetings and local accreditation network meetings.

• Maintain data entry of policy compliance in the PowerDMS program and other needed software as it relates to compliance efforts.

• Review and revise existing General Orders as well as prepare new General Orders for the Police Department

• Interpret and apply federal, state, municipal, and department laws policies and procedures.

• Schedule, conduct, and document agency inspections, reviews, and analyses; conduct research and analyze data and processes to mitigate risk and liability for officers and the police department; communicate and partner with personnel within the police department, the university, and with other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to three years experience in municipal government or police-related work.

• Demonstrated experience in managing an accreditation process as well as experience in creating policies and procedures for a law enforcement agency.

• An understanding of federal, state, and local laws and a familiarity with a law enforcement setting is preferred.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to manage projects, prioritize, multi-task, and complete tasks through the cooperation of others.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Candidates who provide a resume will be afforded priority consideration.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

University Police

Work Schedule

Typical hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

04-09-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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