Delaware Police Accreditation Commission Administrator

The Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC) Administrator reviews and examines the administrative operations, systems, and programs for Delaware police agencies and its police officers. The DPAC Administrator ensures that agencies’ policies, procedures and methods comply with the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commision (POST), DPAC, and CALEA Rules and Regulations and accreditation standards. The DPAC Administrator is responsible for the coordination of revisions, updating and publication of the standard operating procedures, accreditation standards, and documentation.  The DPAC Administrator also functions as the Records Officer for DPAC and liaison to Delaware Public Archives.  This position performs analytical and administrative work with emphasis on planning and coordinating accreditation activities and preparing professional written documentation among all Delaware police agencies. The Administrator also performs related work as required. 

This position operates independently; however, it falls under the direction of the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), under the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS). The DPAC Administrator falls directly under the direction of the Executive Director. This is a position for someone with management level decision making experience.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kinds not specifically listed here.

The DPAC Administrator travels throughout the state inspecting all police departments. They determine the degree of compliance with policies, plans, laws, and regulations; determine the most economical use of resources; determines ways to improve existing practices and how current information is being complied; and coordinates activities through the Executive Director and police chiefs.  Inspections include facility management, files, reports, and record keeping.  Once an inspection is completed, the DPAC Administrator completes reports which detail the above findings.  Corrective action is also recommended.  This position reviews DPAC and CALEA standards: decides what standards are applicable to the police agency, assigns these standards to the appropriate section and tracks each standard. They handle all demands and responsibilities of DPAC/CALEA as well as prepare, coordinate, and oversee the entire DPAC accreditation process. The DPAC Administrator is also responsible for all aspects and functions of the accreditation electronic record system with POWERDMS/ACCRED.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for POST Administrator

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must demonstrate education, training, experience, and competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university.
2. Experience with police training and practices, policies, standard operating procedures and documentation
3. Experience using a wide range of various computer programs and automated criminal justice applications/databases.
4. Experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Experience in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.
6. Experience in providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies or court officials.
7. Experience in program evaluation which includes evaluating programs and services to identify problems, determine compliance and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency to ensure program goals and overall objectives are met.
8. Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
9. Excellent knowledge, ability and skills with writing, organizing and oral communications.
10. Knowledge of police practices, training, rules and regulations, policies, and standards operating procedures.
11. Knowledge of procedures associated with agency accreditation, principles and practices of modern public safety agency operations, and administration.
12. Ability to organize activities and establish required training requirements.
13. Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment and interpret information relating to public safety agencies and criminal justice processes.
14. Ability to establish and develop effective working relationships with associates, agencies, private organizations and members of the public.
15. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to make effective presentations before groups.
16. Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make reliable recommendations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

A satisfactory fingerprint-based background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.