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City of Bentonville

Police Chief

Bentonville, AR

Police Department Director Plans, organizes, and directs the efficient operation of the Police ... Maintains and manages all documentation required for CALEA accreditation, including standards ...

UAB

POLICE OFFICER

Tampa, FL

$24 - $41.50/hr

The UAB Police Department is proud to be recognized with Meritorious Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This prestigious ...

City of Clayton

Police Officer

Clayton, MO · On-site

$75.30K/yr

... accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). We ... Out-of-state police officers/military peace officers may obtain State of Missouri POST class "A ...

City of Clayton

Police Officer

Clayton, MO

$93.46K/yr

... accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). We ... Out-of-state police officers/military peace officers may obtain State of Missouri POST class "A ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for police accreditation in the United States is $20.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Police Accreditation job involves ensuring that a law enforcement agency complies with established standards set by accrediting bodies, such as CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies). Professionals in this role oversee policy development, training, and audits to maintain accreditation status. They also work on documentation, assessments, and inspections to confirm adherence to best practices. This position helps enhance agency accountability, professionalism, and operational efficiency.

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To excel in Police Accreditation, you need a keen understanding of law enforcement standards, strong attention to detail, and experience with compliance processes, often supported by a background in criminal justice or public administration. Familiarity with accreditation management systems (such as PowerDMS), document control software, and relevant industry certifications is essential. Excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure that agencies meet rigorous accreditation requirements, maintain operational excellence, and successfully navigate audits and reviews.

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Professionals in Police Accreditation are typically responsible for maintaining up-to-date records, compiling and reviewing policy documentation, coordinating agency practices with accreditation standards, and preparing for audits. They often work closely with department leadership, training coordinators, and external accreditation assessors to ensure ongoing compliance. Additionally, they may organize staff briefings, monitor deadlines for accreditation tasks, and implement corrective actions as needed. This role requires a balance of administrative tasks and collaborative efforts to uphold the integrity and reputation of the law enforcement agency.
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Infographic showing various Police Accreditation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,763 per year, or $20.6 per hour.
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LIEUTENANT EVENINGS, BUPD University Police

Boston University

Boston, MA • On-site

$86.05K - $131.04K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job Description
Boston University (BU) invites applications for the position of Police Lieutenant. Boston University, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston, including the Charles River Campus, Fenway Campus, and the Medical Campus. The University also has numerous programs around the globe. Chartered in 1869, the University today enrolls more than 33,000 students, including 14,150 graduate and professional students, and employs nearly 10,000 faculty and staff across 17 schools and colleges. The University comprises 133 acres with 322 buildings, 544 classrooms, and 2,326 laboratories and houses more than 11,000 undergraduate students on the Charles River Campus. BU is the fourth-largest private university in the United States and one of the Boston area's largest employers, representing a complex public safety environment that requires strong collaboration, intentional stakeholder engagement, and an adaptive leadership style.
Reporting to the Police Captain, the Police Lieutenant is a command staff member of the leadership team. The Police Lieutenant will work in close partnership with the Emergency Management Department and the Medical Campus Public Safety team to advance the University's integrated safety strategy. The Police Lieutenant will support the daily operations and long-term vision of the police department. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact by advancing the principles of 21st Century Policing, strengthening community trust, and fostering a culture of respect and accountability.
Boston University Police Department
The Boston University Police Department (BUPD) embraces a community policing organizational philosophy. The mission at BUPD is to protect all members of the BU community through intentional engagement, inclusive support and comprehensive preparedness - promoting a safe, resilient and thriving environment for all. The BUPD is a full-time professional law enforcement agency that provides a wide variety of safety and support services to the BU community at the Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses. BUPD employs more than 50 state-certified police officers and is certified by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC).
Roles and Responsibilities
The Police Lieutenant is a member of the command staff primarily responsible for overseeing the operations of the evening shift. The Police Lieutenant will be expected to support the leadership team in all efforts to provide a high level of service and safety for the community. The Police Lieutenant is expected to embrace a community policing philosophy and participate in a substantial and meaningful community engagement. The Police Lieutenant will support a focus on de-escalation as it relates to student activism and protests and demonstrations.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a proven law enforcement leader with operational expertise, strategic vision, and a record of fostering community partnerships. The Police Lieutenant is responsible for operational leadership and must demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:
  • Commitment to community policing and progressive policing strategies.
  • Experience in financial and project management.
  • Integrity, resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative leadership style.
  • Experience in command level leadership roles in an urban environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships with police and public safety organizations within and outside the University community.
  • A commitment to transparency and accountability.
  • Demonstrated commitment to officer safety and well-being.
  • A collaborative leadership style rooted in fairness and respect.
  • A commitment to working the evening shift.
  • A commitment to working non-business hours, holidays, and weekends as needed due to operational needs.
  • A service-oriented approach to the safety of the community.
  • A commitment to de-escalation policing strategies as it relates to student activism and individuals experiencing mental health crisis.

Required Skills
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of progressively responsible supervision experience in policing is preferred.
  • Valid Massachusetts driver's license (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
  • The ability to obtain and maintain Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Boston University offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package, including life and health insurance, retirement, and tuition benefits.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by April 21, 2026, with a cover letter, resume, and five references.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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