County of Alameda

Sheriff's Accreditation Supervisor (#8758)

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Bargaining Unit: ACMEA - Non-Sworn Sheriff Dept (029)
$41.58-$50.54 Hourly / $3,326.40-$4,043.20 BiWeekly /
$7,207.20-$8,760.27 Monthly / $86,486.40-$105,123.20 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, manages, coordinates, organizes, and oversees the centralized Agency’s Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Accreditation program and requirements to ensure adherence and compliance by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office; supervises subordinate staff; and performs other related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This single-position, non-sworn classification is located in the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and reports directly to the Lieutenant of Support Services. This classification will serve as the Administrator for the Agency’s three (3) CALEA Accreditations (Law Enforcement, Public Safety Training Academy, and Public Safety Communications). The incumbent provides training and direction to agency personnel; coordinates activities related to the CALEA accreditation process; conducts research of policies and procedures, facilitates on-site inspections, gathers information, reviews, and maintains files and makes recommendations for changes to written directives and/or policies and procedures.

This position differs from the lower-level classification of Sheriff’s Technician within the CALEA program in that the latter assists in the collection and dissemination of accreditation materials while the former is a first-line supervisor, exercising the full range of supervisory responsibilities of the day-to-day operations of the program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Supervises, reviews, directs, and evaluates the work of technical and clerical staff in the CALEA unit; trains staff in work procedures.
Serves as the subject matter expert for CALEA accreditation; provides guidance, information, and direction to agency personnel involved in the accreditation process; provides technical training and assistance to other staff and management in the agency.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and schedules CALEA on-site accreditation inspections, assessments, and file reviews.
Conducts quality assurance or compliance checks and assessments and submits annual agency reports and summary reviews to applicable accreditation entities.
Monitors changes in accreditation standards, operations, reporting requirements, trends, and other issues that may affect the continuing accreditation status of the Sheriff’s Office and alerts management to anticipated changes and impacts.
Maintains and prepares accreditation compliance files, research policy, conducts interviews and surveys of other jurisdictions concerning their programs, and updates directives to correspond with periodic changes to accreditation standards.
Proposes, develops, and conducts special projects and activities aimed at enhancing the agency’s compliance with CALEA standards.
Performs continuous analysis, makes recommendations on agency policy, procedures, and activities, and works with agency personnel to ensure written directives comply with CALEA standards.
Collects proofs of compliance for auditing purposes and produces appropriate reports in accordance with CALEA accreditation standards.
Acts as the agency’s liaison and primary point of contact to other departments, government agencies, or law enforcement organizations for CALEA accreditation and compliance-related matters.
Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer and various software.
Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time para-professional level experience involving the development and creation of policy documents, conducting complex research and analysis, or working with regulations and laws related to maintaining a compliance program at a private or public agency. Experience in accreditation, law enforcement, or criminal justice setting is preferred.

Substitution:

The equivalent of three (3) additional years of full-time experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements:

A thorough background investigation will be conducted on all prospective candidates.
All candidates must possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle driver’s license.
May drive a county or personal vehicle to attend meetings.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of the specification.

Knowledge of:

General accreditation policies and procedures.
Management principles and practices, including planning, evaluation, and resource allocation.
Planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures.
Practices and principles of public administration.
Various computer applications.
Principles of administrative analysis.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation standards and processes.
Principles and practices of employee supervision.

Ability to:

Work with all components of the agency to ensure CALEA accreditation compliance and agency responsiveness.
Conduct research, analyze findings, prepare, and present clear and precise recommendations and reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with sworn, professional, and support staff.
Collect, compile, analyze, and summarize varied information, consider alternatives, and reach sound conclusions.
Comprehend and make inferences from legal and administrative written materials.
Review documents for completeness, accuracy, appropriate authorization, and compliance with regulations and procedures.
Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
Represent the agency in meetings with others.
Organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines.
Exercise sound judgment within established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

NewSpec 8758.docx

SA:saa 10/31/2023

CSC Date:12/13/23

SA:saa 05/14/2024 Revised

CSC Date: 06/12/2024

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1^st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.