Accreditation Specialist - Part-Time

Accreditation Specialist - Part-Time

Employment Type: 3 - Part-time Regular
Pay Range: $74,140.
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Elected Office / Department: SHERIFF
Job Number: req
3071
Closing Date: 1/31/2026

Under limited supervision, perform a variety of complex administrative tasks, to include information collection and analysis, computer entry, and statistical computation. Maintain Office policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in accordance with accreditation standards, federal and state laws and applicable court decisions, county ordinances, and Office command staff directives. The accreditation specialist (temporary), in concert with other assigned staff, is responsible for seeing that the Sheriff’s Office complies with all applicable standards and is responsible for the maintenance of continued compliance in all areas on a systematic and ongoing basis, and to identify and promptly deal with any events or circumstances that may jeopardize compliance with accreditation or other pertinent laws, rules or regulations.

Ensure that specific rules / guidelines are consistent throughout the various Office policies and procedures.

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Works under the supervision of the Manager, Accreditation, Compliance, and Policy.

• Appropriate files and records of accreditation activities, including proofs of compliance.
• Office policies, rules, regulations and procedures to ensure accuracy and timely dissemination to personnel.
• Files and policies (prepare new files / policies) for all new or changed standards issued by the accrediting bodies (ACA, NCCHC, CALEA, CJS, etc.).
• Original copies of issued policies and/or procedures.
• Directive manuals and disburse new/revised documents to all personnel.

Failure to maintain and continually monitor accreditation files, proofs, office policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all facets may result in negative legal consequences, negative public opinion of the Office and/or its members and the loss of accreditation.

• As necessary, edit, revise or create Office Policy and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. This is accomplished through communication with the agency leaders.
• As necessary, obtain advice, information or have individual policies / procedures reviewed and approved by the offices of the County Attorney and/or Human Resources.
• Maintain the standard format for issued policies and procedures as well as a standardized procedure for the approval and documentation of changes.
• Maintain consistency regarding specific rules / guidelines in all policies and procedures.
• At a minimum, on an annual basis review the Colorado Revised Statutes to ensure that any statutory changes are reflected in Office policies and procedures, update all documents to reflect those changes and issue the revised documents to all affected Office personnel.
• Coordinate and complete special projects as assigned.
• Compose, type and format correspondence and other required reports.
• Prepare and conduct employee orientation training regarding accreditation when/if needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of training, experience and education. Sixty hours of college credits are required at a minimum.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality written work.
• Ability to work with confidential information/documents and maintain utmost trust.
• Ability to pass various qualifying exams and intensive background investigation.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position.
• Possesses a valid Colorado driver’s license.

• Have / obtain the knowledge necessary to perform the functions of the position.

• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work and effectively work as part of a team.
• Exemplify the values of the Office and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Type accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance, demonstrate proficiency in computer applications and Windows-based systems.
• Ability to comprehend the overall…