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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Civilian Accreditation Manager
Department: Police
Division: Support Services
Supervisor: Professional Standards Lieutenant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 24
Job Number: 2410
Job Summary
Under general direction, manages the accreditation process for the Iowa City Police Department
as well as similar continuous improvement processes including department inspections and
policy review, revision, and implementation. Assists in the Evidence Department as needed.
Assists department personnel with travel and training planning and reconciliation.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Manages the CALEA accreditation program and ensures that all CALEA required reports
and time sensitive activities occur as needed.
• Collects source material for the preparation of the department's reports on continued
compliance with CALEA standards.
• Monitors accreditation standards, updates and changes, maintains policy and
procedures documents.
• Maintains confidentiality in accessing confidential or sensitive source material necessary
to compile required statistics or reports.
• Manages the software system for policy, training and CALEA.
• Maintains and conducts CALEA orientations for new employees and before on-site
assessments.
• Manages and prepares for the yearly file reviews and the CALEA on-site assessment.
• Creates and submits reports for Chief of Police.
• Monitors training opportunities and sends out notices to staff, participates in
professional development.
• Reviews department policies and recommends policy change and updates as necessary
to meet CALEA standards and consistency with City policy.
• Collects, documents and shelves submitted evidence and property.
• Disposes of evidence, seized property and found property.
• Manages the software system for policy in Lexipol.
• Makes travel accommodations and completes travel paperwork for department
personnel.
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• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in general
office administration, record management, and computer systems.
• National Crime Information Center Certification required within six months of hire.
Notary Public required within one year of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with
satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background
check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year related of experience or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as a CALEA
accreditation manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
• Ability to handle, accurately count and deposit large sums of currency.
• Ability to handle, package and transport fragile, expensive, and irreplaceable
evidence/seized property to maintain the integrity, value, and chain of custody of these
items.
• Ability to operate and police vehicles.
• Ability to organize evidence/seized property using current storage procedures, protocols,
and computer programs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and understand written materials including police reports, traffic citations
and warrants.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of department evidence/seized property protocols.
• Knowledge of department's records management system.
• Skill in operating various telephone equipment.
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• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Dustin Liston, Police Chief (4/2024)
Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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