Description
The Accreditation Assistant is responsible for assisting in the accreditation requirements per Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, along with the processing, handling, and security of Police Department records documents.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position is required to perform the following essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Review Police Department reports and records as required by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
- Perform data analysis of police reports determining crime statistics and trends within the city. Organize and present data to department leadership for inclusion in annual reporting and accreditation submittals.
- Enter property receipts and update status in the RMS for the property manager.
- Maintain training database for sworn personnel.
- Assist with department required trainings as required by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
- Assist the Accreditation Manager with review of department policy and procedure.
- Assist with the yearly accreditation process as required by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum high school diploma required plus two years of relevant work experience; law enforcement experience preferred.
- General knowledge of basic office procedures required along with excellent typing, grammar, and proof-reading skills.
- Experience using software related to records management required.
- Possess a demonstrated history of integrity, trustworthiness, and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of relevant computer programs needed in the day-to-day management of the position and the Records Management System (TalonTIMS, PowerDMS)
- Ability to prepare, and submit clear, concise, and accurate reports both orally and in writing.
- Ability to concentrate and pay attention to details; also, ability to organize, prioritize and work independently and in a busy environment where priorities change as well as schedules.
Summary
Physical Demands and Work Environment
An employee in this position spends the majority of their time in-person in an office setting with a controlled climate where they sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time; communicate by telephone, e-mail or in person, and move around the office or travel to other locations to attend meetings and other tasks. This position may be eligible for remote work on a limited or situational basis as approved by the Assistant City Manager.
This is a full-time non-exempt position with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, defined contribution 401(a) retirement plan, retirement health savings account, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and fitness membership.