RPDPS Training Plan and Career Paths -revised 9-21-21
ROHNERT PARK
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TRAINING PLAN
AND
CAREER PATHS
INTRODUCTION:
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety has an interest and responsibility for the continual
growth and development of its personnel. Through a combined effort in the areas of professional
training and personal education, we believe an employee can achieve both professional and
personal excellence and career goals. By so doing, the Department will ensure its personnel
possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a professional level of service that meets
the needs of the community.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Training Plan and the Succession
Plan is to:
1) Meet Mandated, Essential and Desirable training requirements;
2) Enhance the level of law enforcement and fire service to the public;
3) Increase the technical expertise and overall effectiveness of our personnel;
4) Provide for continued professional development of department personnel.
The Training Plan is designed to identify the training needs and set priorities for specific positions
and tasks/ specialized assignments within the Department. The Plan should be used as an objective
tool that assists with bringing uniformity and consistency to training, while providing employees
with the greatest opportunity for success. It is a tool to be used by supervisors and managers on a
regular basis, in their effort to meet the training needs of their employees, and/or evaluating
training requests from employees.
The Public Safety Department will strive to use a broad spectrum of training sources for the
educational and professional development of its employees. Whenever possible, the Department
will use courses certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
It is understood that the Training Plan in no way identifies all of the training that will occur for the
members of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety. Additionally, it does not guarantee that
a member will receive all of the training that has been identified for his/her position, with the
exception of the training that has been identified as Mandatory.
To make professional and personal goals possible to the employee, the Department has placed an
emphasis in three areas:
1) Law Enforcement Related Professional Training
2) Fire Related Professional Training
3) College Education
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LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Law Enforcement Professional Training is comprised of two categories of training. The first
category refers to those courses certified by California Peace Officers Standards and Training
(P.O.S.T.). These courses are available for both sworn and non-sworn personnel, whose job
description supports the need for specified or requested training.
The P.O.S.T courses in this category are reimbursable to the City's General Fund by the State of
California in varying degrees based on their "plan" designation. The categories of
expense/allowances that may be reimbursed are: subsistence, commuter lunch, travel, tuition,
back-fill salary and training presentation costs. The seven reimbursement plans that have been
adopted by P.O.S.T. are designated as Plan I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII:
Plan I Plan II Plan III
Subsistence Subsistence Subsistence
Commuter Lunch Commuter Lunch Commuter lunch
Travel Travel Travel
Tuition Back-fill Salary Tuition
Back-fill Salary
Plan IV Plan V Plan VI (Regional Training
Subsistence Subsistence
Plan)
Commuter Lunch Commuter Lunch Subsistence
Travel Travel Commuter Lunch
Training Presentation Travel
Training Presentation
Plan VII (Regional Training
Plan)
Subsistence
Commuter Lunch
Travel
Training Presentation
Back-fill Salary
P.O.S.T has implemented a eighty-hour cap per year for reimbursable training. There are several
courses which are exempt from the eighty-hour cap. These courses are listed on the P.O.S.T
website.
In addition to typical classroom settings, P.O.S.T. training is also available through the P.O.S.T.
Learning Portal (www.post.ca.gov), videos/DVDs and other interactive computer programs.
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The second category of Law Enforcement Professional Training refers to training certified by
P.O.S.T., but not reimbursable, in-house training and training provided by outside agencies and
vendors.
This training includes defensive tactics, range training, etc. In-house instruction is the
responsibility of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety and is spearheaded by the Training
Coordinator. This type of training provides "hands-on" continuing professional training to
department employees.
COLLEGE EDUCATION:
Rohnert Park’s City Council, City Manager, and Director of Public Safety are very supportive of
its employees obtaining a formal college education. This is evident through the City’s Education
and Training Assistance Program. This plan outlines the educational requirements of those
employees desiring to promote within the Department. All personnel of the Rohnert Park
Department of Public Safety are encouraged to pursue their educational goals.
TRAINING BUREAU:
The Department's Training Bureau is responsible for coordinating the delivery of Law
Enforcement and Fire Related Professional Training to sworn and non-sworn personnel. A
coordinator is responsible for the day to day operations and is directly supervised by the
Administrative Lieutenant of the Administration Division. The Training Coordinator is also
responsible for ensuring training compliance with P.O.S.T. regulations, federal and state statues
and City policy.
The Training Coordinator will coordinate scheduled training with the supervisor(s) of the
employee. The Training Coordinator will normally make all travel arrangements, including class
reservations and any applicable hotel, airline and/ or car reservations and will submit all of the
necessary paperwork to the Finance Department of the City in compliance with the City of Rohnert
Park Purchasing Policy.
If the scheduled training is a P.O.S.T. certified course then a Training Reimbursement Request
(TRR) form must be submitted to the instructor of the course. This form will be provided to the
employee and it is the responsibility of the employee attending the training to submit this form.
This is the mechanism that allows the State of California to reimburse the City of Rohnert Park.
Target Solutions
This is a computer software program utilized by the Training Coordinator to track all departmental
training. The Training Plan for both “Rank and Task Assignments” can be accessed through the
software program. It is important that notification and documentation of all training, with the
exception of daily fire shift training, be entered into Target Solutions. This allows for the Training
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Coordinator to conduct Training Plan and P.O.S.T. training compliance reports for all employees.
With this capability, the Training Coordinator can identify training deficiencies according to the
Training Plan.
All fire shift training will be entered in the proper fire record management system.
ORGANIZATION OF THE TRAINING PLAN:
The Training Plan is divided into two sections:
Section 1: Rank/Position Assignment:
This section of the Training Plan contains a list of all sworn and civilian
rank/positions within the structure of the Department.
Section 2: Task/Specialized Assignment
This section of the Training Plan is an alphabetized list of all task/specialty
assignments within the Department for both sworn and civilian assignments.
Within each section the training courses are categorized as follows:
MANDATED
Training in this category is required by Federal law, State law and/or Department policy.
Unless otherwise noted, this training should be completed within one year of appointment
to the position.
ESSENTIAL
This training has been designated by the Department as necessary for the professional
development of an employee in his/her specified rank and/or task assignment.
DESIRABLE
Upon completion of the mandatory and essential courses, an employee may pursue
additional interests in their law enforcement training. The Department will make a positive
effort to accommodate an individual's desired career path, with consideration for the needs
of the Department and anticipated employee career direction.
In many instances an employee will be simultaneously guided by multiple sections of the Training
Plan. An example would be a Public Safety Officer currently assigned as a Field Training Officer.
That employee will need to meet the training needs of both the Public Safety Officer rank and the
Field Training Officer task assignment. A Sergeant would need to meet the training needs of both
the Public Safety Officer rank and the Sergeant rank.
CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (CPT):
Continual Professional Training (CPT) is required for peace offices and dispatch personnel who
are employed by POST participating departments. The purpose of CPT is to maintain, update,
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expand, and/or enhance an individual's knowledge and/or skills. CPT is training that exceeds the
training required to meet or re-qualify in entry-level minimum standards.
Every peace officer shall satisfactorily complete the CPT requirement of 24 or more hours of POST
qualifying training during a two-year CPT cycle.
Perishable Skills/Communications Requirement for CPT:
Effective July 1, 2021, all peace officers below the rank of lieutenant and assigned to patrol, traffic,
or investigations who routinely effect the physical arrest of criminal suspects are required to
complete Perishable Skills and Strategic Communications training. In-lieu of completing the
training, the requirement may be met by successfully passing a presenter-developed test that
measures the approved training objectives.
Perishable Skills training shall consist of a minimum of 16 hours in each two-year period. Of the
total 16 hours required, a minimum of 4 hours of each of the three following topical areas shall be
completed:
• Arrest and Control
• Driver Training/Awareness
• Tactical Firearms
Use of Force
Strategicommunications training, shall consist of a minimum of 2 hours in each two-year period
It is recommended that managers and executives complete, within their two-year compliance
cycle, two hours of CPT devoted to updates in the perishable skills topical areas enumerated above.
PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING A REQUEST TO ATTEND A CONFERENCE,
SCHOOL, OR SEMINAR AND EMPLOYEE EXPENSE ACCOUNT REPORT:
1. PURPOSE
1.1 To establish a standardized procedure for completing a Request to Attend Conference,
School, or Seminar Form and Employee Expense Report.
2. PROCEDURES
2.1 Every employee will complete the “Request to Attend Training” form in Target
Solutions.
2.1.1 Complete the following areas of the “Request to Attend Training” form (as
highlighted below): Note: If no POST Control # is listed on the course flyer/
announcement, please call the course provider to obtain.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ATTEND CONFERENCES, SCHOOLS & SEMINARS
(Please attach course information and all supporting documentation)
Name: Rank: Dept. ID No:
Course Title:
Location:
Total Hours: POST Control #: Course Date(s):
Departure Date: Return Date:
Transportation Mode: City Vehicle Private Vehicle Air
Mandated Training for Present Position: Yes No Police Related Fire
Related Update/Refresher Course
____________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date
2.1.2 If you enroll yourself, check the “Enrollment Confirmed” box towards the bottom
of the page and write the date of confirmation to the right of the box. This will
alert the training coordinator and avoid a double booking.
* DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE UNLESS RESERVATIONS WERE
COMPLETED *
Enrolment Confirmed:
2.1.3 Attach all supporting documents (course flyer/ announcement, registration
confirmation, etc.) to the “Request to Attend Training” form.
2.2 Forward the “Request to Attend Training” form to your direct supervisor.
2.2.1 If the supervisor approves the request, it will be forwarded to the command staff
member responsible for oversight of the division in which the officer serves.
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2.2.2 Upon command staff approval the form is given to the training coordinator for
final processing.
2.3 If a POST Training Reimbursement Request (TRR) is issued by the training coordinator,
this document must be given to the instructor prior to the last day of the course. This is
the means in which the agency will receive reimbursement. If a form is lost, rejected by
the instructor or not turned in, the training coordinator should be notified immediately.
2.4 The following should be completed by the training coordinator to ensure the best rates are
secured; however, if you reserve lodging, air, and/or a rental car, complete the applicable
sections found toward the bottom of the form and attach all supporting documentation
(reservation confirmation).
Lodging Confirmed: Hotel: Confirmation #:
Travel Confirmed: Airline: Confirmation #: Car Rental: Confirmation #:
2.5 Upon returning from the conference, school, or seminar an Employee Expense Account
report (Employee Reimbursement form) needs to be completed and turned in.
2.5.1 It’s imperative that all receipts for course/ registration fees as well as hotel,
airfare, rental car, bridge toll, and/or parking charges be attached to a completed
Employee Expense Account report (listed in shared drive as “Employee
Reimbursement”). Per Diem receipts don’t need to be turned in.
2.5.2 The “Employee Reimbursement” form is also located in Target Solutions.
2.5.3 The Employee Expense Account report must be returned to the training
coordinator.
2.6 In order to have an ample amount of time to make reservations and process check
requests, the training coordinator should, at minimum, receive all approved requests three
weeks prior to the start of the conference, school or seminar.
2.7 Use only the “Request to Attend Training” and “Employee Reimbursement” forms found
on the shared drive as all others are now obsolete.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES and LICENSES:
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The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety recognizes the importance of well trained
personnel. This includes assisting Department members in obtaining the appropriate professional
certificate(s) awarded by the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training.
The Department, through the Training Coordinator, is responsible for insuring that all personnel
receive their basic certificate. Due to the numerous combinations of training, education and
experience that would qualify individuals for certificates, other than the basic, it is the individual’s
responsibility to contact the Training Coordinator if they feel they are eligible for an upper level
certificate.
To qualify for award of certificates, applicants shall have completed combinations of education,
training and experience as prescribed by the Commission’s Regulation 1011 (Certificates):
(a)
Professional Certificates – Peace Officers
(1)
Professional Certificates – Overview
POST Professional Certificates are awarded to peace officers who achieve increasingly
higher levels of education, training, and experience in their pursuit of professional
excellence.
(A) The Commission-awarded certificate is a “professional” certificate pursuant to
Penal Code (PC) section 13510.1, and is distinct from a “certificate of completion”
which is awarded by a training presenter when an individual successfully completes
a course.
(B) Attainment of the POST Basic Certificate is required \[refer to subsection
1011(a)(5)\].
(C) Attainment of other professional certificates is voluntary.
(2)
Certificate Categories and Levels
Professional certificates for peace officers are awarded by category and level.
full-time
(A)
Categories
There are three categories of certificates:
1.
General Certificates
2.
Specialized Certificates
3.
Coroners Certificates (Not Applicable)
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The certificate category is based on the basic training standard completed by the
individual (i.e., completion of a Regular Basic Course constitutes “General
Certificates,” completion of the Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course constitutes
“Specialized Certificates,” and completion of both the PC 832 Course Arrest and
Firearms and the Coroners’ Death Investigation Course constitutes “Coroner’s
Certificates”). For example, if the individual works for a specialized law enforcement
agency and has completed a Regular Basic Course, as well as, the other required
certificate award criteria, the individual is awarded a “General” category certificate.
(B)
Levels
There are six certificate levels in each category (above):
1. Basic Certificate
2. Intermediate Certificate
3. Advanced Certificate
4. Supervisory Certificate
5. Management Certificate
6. Executive Certificate
(C)
Reserve Peace Officer Certificates
Professional certificates for peace officers are awarded in one category and
reserve
one level. Requirements for the Reserve Peace Officer Certificate are specified in
subsection 1011(a)(12).
(3)
Certificate Terminology and Policy
Except as noted, the following terms and policies apply to certificate categories and
all
levels:
(A)
College Degree or College Unit Criteria
Accreditation shall be by a national or regional accrediting body that is recognized by
the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. For the award of a
certificate, all degrees or units:
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1. Shall be Issued by and recorded on the transcript of an community
accredited
college, college, or university; or
2. When issued by a community college, college, or university;
non-accredited
the degree or units shall have been accepted and recorded on the transcript of
an accredited community college, college, or university.
(B)
Education Units
For purposes of certificate qualifications:
1. One college semester unit equals one education unit, or
2. One college quarter unit equals two-thirds of an education unit.
(C)
Training Points
For purposes of certificate qualifications:
1. Twenty (20) hours of training are equal to one training
law enforcement
point. Only completed courses with verifiable hours are accepted.
2. The Commission shall determine acceptable law enforcement training.
(D)
Education Unit Conversions
When education units exceed the number needed to qualify for a certificate, the excess
education units may be converted to training points to meet training unit
requirements. One education unit shall equal one training point. POST will make the
conversion when it is to the advantage of the applicant.
(E)
Law Enforcement Experience
Law enforcement experience described in subsection 1010(a)(3)(E)1. is accepted if it
is recorded on the POST Profile in POST database. POST may accept the experience
described in subsection subsection 1010(a)(3)(E)2., 3., and 4. when the law
enforcement experience is: 1) documented on the employing department’s/agency’s
letterhead, signed by the department head, 2) includes an attestation that the
applicable requirements stated in experience categories subsection 1010(a)(3)(E)2.,
3., or 4. have been met, and 3) includes the type of appointment, time base, dates of
service, and types of duties performed.
1. Full-time peace officer experience that is/was with a California POST-
participating department.
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2. Full-time peace officer experience with a California law enforcement
department that is/was not a POST-participating department, and during the
time of the appointment, the law required completion of the Regular Basic
Course or Specialized Investigator’s Basic Course for the position held.
3. Full-time peace officer experience with an out-of-state law enforcement
department that participates in its state’s “POST-type” program and the “POST-
type” program awarded the individual a Basic Certificate or license. The
maximum credit allowed for this experience category is five years. “POST-
type” means any department/agency that is a member of the International
Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
4. Full-time law enforcement experience with a federal law enforcement agency
and the individual satisfactorily completed a basic law enforcement academy
presented by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) academy. The maximum credit allowed
for this experience category is five years.
(F)
Multiple Certificates at Same Level
Peace officers who qualify may be awarded a certificate in more than one category
and at the same level (e.g., a General Basic Certificate and a Specialized Basic
Certificate).
(4)
Certificate Award Requirements – All Levels
Each certificate applicant, except the applicant for a Reserve Peace Officer Certificate, shall
satisfy the following requirements:
(A)
Employment Requirement
At the time of application, an applicant shall be employed as a peace officer
full-time
by a department.
POST-participating
Exception: When a POST Basic Certificate is required to continue to exercise peace
officer powers pursuant to Penal Code section 832.4, employment with a participating
department is not required at the time of application.
(B)
Basic Course Training Requirement
When applying for any level of certificate, an applicant shall have satisfied the basic
course training requirement, as specified in Regulation 1005, for the applicant’s
current appointment.
(C)
Requalification Requirement
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1. Applicants for general or specialized category certificates must possess basic
training that has not expired as specified in Regulation 1008(b), Basic Course
Requalification Requirement.
2. Applicants for coroner’s category certificates must possess Penal Code 832,
Arrest and Firearms training that has not expired, as specified in Regulation
1080, PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course Requalification.
(D)
Application Requirements
An applicant (or an applicant’s employing department) shall submit a completed
Certificate Application, POST 2-116 (Rev 06-2014), herein incorporated by
reference, along with supporting documents as follows:
1. Documentation that supports the required education and experience (i.e.,
official transcripts, diplomas, certificates of course completion, and proof of
law enforcement experience).
2. When the units of credit are transferred from one educational institution to
another, supporting documentation from all educational institutions is required.
3. Supporting documents are not required if the education and/or experience
information needed to support the current certificate request is already reflected
on the applicant’s POST Profile. Any education or experience that is not
reflected on the POST Profile must be supported as described in subsection
1010(a)(D)1. and/or 2..
(5)
Basic Certificate Possession Requirement
The Basic Certificate is required for:
(A)
Specified Peace Officers
Pursuant to Penal Code section 832.4(b), every peace officer listed in Penal Code
section 830.1(a) \[except a sheriff, an elected marshal, or a custodial deputy appointed
pursuant to Penal Code section 830.1(c)\] shall obtain the POST Basic Certificate
in
. PC 832.4 requires possession
order to continue to exercise peace officer powers
upon completion of probation, but in no case later than 24 months after appointment.
However, if the department’s probation period is 24 months, an additional three
months is authorized.
(B)
Police Chiefs/Persons in Charge
Pursuant to Penal Code section 832.4(c), ,
as a condition of continued employment
each police chief, or any other person in charge of a local law enforcement agency,
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who is appointed on or after January 1, 1999, shall possess the POST Basic Certificate
within two years of appointment.
(C)
Peace Officers Employed by a Participating Department
Every peace officer appointed by a department participating in the POST Program
shall possess the appropriate Basic Certificate within the time limits described in
subsection 1011(a)(5)(A), unless an exception in subsection 1011(a)(5)(D) pertains to
the officer.
(D)
Exception to Basic Certificate Requirement
There are three exceptions to the Basic Certificate possession requirements specified
in subsection 1010(a)(5)(A)-(C):
1. Peace officers appointed prior to the employing department’s entry date into
the POST Program and who are not required to possess a POST Basic
Certificate pursuant to the requirements of Penal Code 832.4, and
2. Custodial peace officers appointed pursuant to Penal Code section 830.l(c) ,
and
3. Peace officers first appointed prior to January 1, 1974, and who have not
changed departments since that date and who are not included in exceptions
subsection 1010(a)(5)(D)1. or 2.
(6)
Basic Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of a Basic Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(a)(4).
(B) Complete the current employing department’s probationary period of not less than
12 months.
(C) Satisfy the minimum entry-level basic course training standard for the applicant’s
current position \[i.e., one of the following: 1) Regular Basic Course, 2) Specialized
Investigator’s Basic Course, or 3) a PC 832 Course and Coroner’s Death Investigation
Course\].
(7)
Intermediate Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of an Intermediate Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(a)(4).
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(B) Possess or be eligible to possess the Basic Certificate.
(C) Satisfy one of the following eligibility
combinations:
Degree or Education Law Enforcement
Training Points
Units* Experience
Bachelor Degree 2 years 0
and plus
Associate Degree 4 years 0
and plus
45 Education Units 4 years 45
and plus
30 Education Units 6 years 30
and plus
15 Education Units 8 years 15
and plus
*Excess education units may be applied towards training points on a unit-for-point basis
\[refer to subsection 1011(a)(3)(D)\].
(8)
Advanced Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of an Advanced Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(a)(4).
(B) Possess or be eligible to possess the Intermediate Certificate.
(C) Satisfy one of the following eligibility :
combinations
Degree or Education Law Enforcement
Training Points
Units* Experience
Master Degree 4 years 0
and plus
Bachelor Degree 6 years 0
and plus
Associate Degree 9 years 0
and plus
45 Education Units 9 years 45
and plus
30 Education Units 12 years 30
and plus
*Excess education units may be applied towards training points on a unit-for-point basis
\[refer to subsection 1011(a)(3)(D)\].
(9)
Supervisory Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of a Supervisory Certificate shall:
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(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(a)(4).
(B) Possess or be eligible to possess an Intermediate Certificate.
(C) Complete a minimum of 60 semester units or possess an accredited degree (i.e.,
AA, BA, MA, etc.).
(D) Successfully complete a POST-certified Supervisory Course.
(E) Possess a minimum of two years law enforcement experience as a
permanent
first-level supervisor or higher.
(10)
Management Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of a Management Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(a)(4).
(B) Possess or be eligible to possess an Advanced Certificate.
(C) Complete a minimum of 60 semester units or possess an accredited degree (i.e.,
AA, BA, MA, etc.).
(D) Successfully complete a POST-certified Management Course.
(E) Possess a minimum of two years law enforcement experience as a
permanent
middle manager or higher.
(F) In order to be awarded both the Supervisory and Management Certificates, possess
two years of law enforcement experience as a first-level supervisor or
permanent
higher, plus two years of law enforcement experience as a middle
permanent
manager or higher.
(11)
Executive Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of an Executive Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(a)(4).
(B) Possess or be eligible to possess an Advanced Certificate.
(C) Complete a minimum of 60 semester units or possess an accredited degree (i.e.,
AA, BA, MA, etc.).
(D) Successfully complete a POST-certified Executive Development Course.
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(E) Possess a minimum of two years law enforcement experience as a
permanent
department head with the current employing agency.
(F) In order to be awarded three certificates, Supervisory, Management, and
Executive, or any combination of two, possess a minimum of two years’ experience
at the levels stated in subsections 1011(a)(9)(E), 1011(a)(10)(E), and 1011(a)(11)(E)
respectively, as appropriate for the award.
(12)
Reserve Peace Officer Certificate Requirements
(A)
Requirements
Applicants for the award of a Reserve Peace Officer Certificate shall:
1. Be currently employed as a (designated or non-designated) Level I Reserve
Officer with a department participating in the POST program.
2. Have been selected in accordance with the minimum selection standards
specified in Commission regulations for reserve officers.
3. Have completed a POST-certified Regular Basic Course in any delivery
format.
4. Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 200 hours of general law
enforcement experience.
5. If appointed on or after January 1, 1999, but prior to June 30, 1999, shall have
completed 200 hours of field training. If appointed on or after July 1, 1999,
shall have completed 400 hours of field training.
(B)
Application Requirements
An applicant (or an applicant's employing department) shall submit a completed
Certificate Application - Reserve Peace Officer, POST 2-256 (10/2010), herein
incorporated by reference. If the training required in subsection 1011(a)(12)(a)3. is
not reflected on the applicant’s POST Profile, the application shall include supporting
documentation that verifies the training has been completed (i.e., a certificate of
completion).
(b)
Peace Officer Disqualification and Certificate Records
(1)
Disqualification from Peace Officer Employment
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Except when provided in subdivision (b), (c), or (d), Government Code section 1029(a)
summarily states that a person is disqualified from holding office as, or being employed as,
a peace officer of the state, if the person is:
(A) Convicted of a felony.
(B) Convicted in any other jurisdiction of an offense that would have been a felony if
committed in California.
(C) After January 1, 2004, been convicted of a crime based upon a verdict or finding
of guilt of a felony by the trier of fact, or upon the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere to a felony. This paragraph shall apply regardless of whether, pursuant to
subdivision Penal Code section 17(b), the court declares the offense to be a
misdemeanor or the offense becomes a misdemeanor by operation of law. \[Note: when
this subsection applies, also review text in Government Code section 1029(b).\]
(D) Charged with a felony and adjudged to be mentally incompetent by a superior
court.
(E) Found not guilty of a felony by reason of insanity.
(F) Determined to be a mentally disordered sex offender pursuant to Article 1
(commencing with Section 6331) of Chapter 2, Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare
and Institutions Code.
(G) Convicted of addiction or in danger of becoming addicted to narcotics and
committed to a state institution pursuant to Section 3051 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
(2)
Employing Agency Responsibility
When department personnel have knowledge that a peace officer employee has been
disqualified from holding office or being employed as a peace officer of the state pursuant
to Government Code section 1029, the person with knowledge shall notify POST
immediately. The notification shall be in writing and include as attachments copies of
official documents that substantiate the disqualification.
(3)
Disqualification Recorded
When a peace officer or former peace officer has been determined to be disqualified from
holding office or being employed as a peace officer pursuant to Government Code section
1029, POST shall record the following admonition on the individual’s POST Profile:
“THIS PERSON IS INELIGIBLE TO BE A PEACE OFFICER IN CALIFORNIA
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1029(a).”
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If that same individual possesses a POST Basic Certificate, the Commission shall also note
on the individual’s POST Profile record in the “certificate section” of the record:
“THE BASIC CERTIFICATE IS NULL AND VOID.”
(4)
Notification to Employing Law Enforcement Department
When POST has been officially notified through receipt of official court documents that a
currently employed peace officer is ineligible to be a peace officer pursuant to Government
Code section 1029(a), the Commission shall notify the law enforcement agency that employs
the officer.
(5)
Overturned or Reversed Convictions and Peace Officer Profile Records
An individual whose felony conviction is overturned or reversed is personally responsible
for requesting an amendment of POST records. The individual desiring that his/her POST
record be corrected shall:
(A) Provide POST with a written request to remove the statement(s) regarding
ineligibility to be a peace officer and/or the voided Basic Certificate.
(B) Provide POST with certified court documentation that proves the felony
conviction has been overturned or reversed.
(c)
Professional Certificates – Public Safety Dispatcher
(1)
Dispatcher Certificates
Dispatcher Certificate are professional certificates awarded in recognition of meeting
specified training and service requirements. Possession of these certificates is voluntary, and
is not required to perform dispatcher duties.
(2)
Application Requirements
An applicant (or an applicant's employing department) shall submit a completed Certificate
Application - POST Public Safety Dispatcher, POST 2-289 (Rev 06/2014), herein
incorporated by reference. The application’s attestation must be signed by the department
head. If the training required is not reflected on the applicant’s POST Profile, the application
shall include supporting documentation that verifies the training has been completed (i.e., a
certificate of completion).
(3)
Dispatcher Basic Certificate Award Requirements
Each certificate applicant shall satisfy the requirements specified below:
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(A) Be employed with a department participating in the POST Dispatcher Program.
(B) Be appointed as a full-time public safety dispatcher.
(C) Have been selected in accordance with the minimum selection requirements
specified in Regulation 1018.
This requirement does not apply, if the dispatcher was appointed prior to
Exception:
the department’s participation in the POST program.
(D) Have successfully completed a POST-certified Public Safety Dispatcher’s Basic
Course of no less than 80 hours.
(E) Have satisfactorily completed the current department’s probationary period of at
least 12 months.
Upon entry into the program, departments with a probation period of less
Exception:
than 12 months, when established by ordinance, charter, or memorandum of
understanding, shall be granted a waiver of this requirement until a 12-month
probation period can be established.
(4)
Dispatcher Intermediate Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of a Dispatcher Intermediate Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(c)(3) for all certificates.
(B) Possess or be eligible to possess the Dispatcher Basic Certificate.
(C) Satisfy one of the following eligibility :
combinations
Degree or Education
Dispatcher Experience Training Points
Units*
Bachelor Degree 3 years 0
and plus
Associate Degree 5 years 0
and plus
45 Education Units 5 years 12
and plus
30 Education Units 7 years 11
and plus
15 Education Units 9 years 10
and plus
*Excess education units may be applied towards training points on a unit-for-point basis
\[refer to subsection 1011(a)(3)(D)\].
(5)
Dispatcher Advanced Certificate Award Requirements
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Applicants for the award of a Dispatcher Advanced Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in subsection 1011(c)(3) for all certificates.
(B) Possess or be eligible to possess the Dispatcher Intermediate Certificate.
(C) Satisfy one of the following eligibility
combinations:
Degree or Education
Dispatcher Experience Training Points
Units*
Master Degree 5 years 0
and plus
Bachelor Degree 7 years 0
and plus
Associate Degree 9 years 0
and plus
45 Education Units 9 years 12
and plus
30 Education Units 11 years 11
and plus
*Excess education units may be applied towards training points on a unit-for-point basis
\[refer to subsection 1011(a)(3)(D)\].
(6)
Dispatcher Supervisory Certificate Award Requirements
Applicants for the award of a Dispatcher Supervisory Certificate shall:
(A) Satisfy the requirements specified in Regulation 1018.
(B) Possess or be eligible to possess the Dispatcher Intermediate Certificate.
(C) Complete a minimum of 60 semester units or possess an accredited degree (i.e.,
AA, BA, MA, etc.).
(D) Successfully complete a POST-certified Supervisory Course. (The Dispatcher
Supervisory Course is highly recommended.)
(E) Possess a minimum of two years’ experience as a permanent first-level Dispatcher
Supervisor or higher.
(d)
Professional Certificates – Records Supervisor
(1)
Records Supervisor Certificate
The Records Supervisor Certificate is a professional certificate awarded to a records
supervisor in recognition of meeting specified training and service requirements. Possession
of this certificate is voluntary, and is not required to perform record supervisor duties.
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(2)
Notice of Appointment Requirement
Prior to submitting an application for a POST Records Supervisor Certificate, POST shall
have been notified of the records supervisor’s appointment pursuant to the requirements in
Regulation 1003(a)(1)(A)(3).
(3)
Application Requirements
An applicant shall submit a completed Certificate Application – Records Supervisor, POST
2-117 (Rev 06/2014), herein incorporated by reference. The application’s attestation must
be signed by the department head. If the training required is not reflected on the applicant’s
POST Profile, the application shall include supporting documentation that verifies the
training has been completed (i.e., a certificate of completion).
(4)
Records Supervisor Certificate Award Requirements
Each certificate applicant shall satisfy the requirements specified below:
(A) Be currently employed with a department participating in the POST Program.
(B) Be appointed as a records supervisor as defined in Regulation 1001.
(C) Have satisfactorily completed the current department’s probationary period for a
records supervisor.
(D) Have completed a minimum of two years satisfactory service with the current
department as a records supervisor.
(E) Be a high school graduate or have successfully passed the General Education
Development (GED) test for high school graduation.
(F) Have satisfactorily completed the Public Records Act course (minimum 16 hours)
and the Records Supervisor Course (minimum 40 hours).
(e)
Certificate Course Completion
(1)
Certificates of Course Completion
These certificates are awarded by training presenters to students who successfully complete
a POST-certified course. The issuance of these types of certificates by training presenters
are highly recommended but are not required except as specified in subsection
1011(e)(3). The certificate of course completion alone does not grant or bestow any powers
on any individual who is the bearer of such a certificate.
(2)
Peace Officer Powers
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The combination of an appointment to a peace officer position by a law enforcement agency
authorized to appoint peace officers, and the possession of a certificate of course completion
for certain basic courses (e.g., PC 832 Arrest and Firearms) may bestow peace officer
powers to an individual (refer to Penal Code section 832).
(3)
Certificate Issuance Requirement for Specified Courses
Any presenter of a POST-certified instructor development course listed in Regulation 1070
or presenters of the Academy Director/Coordinator Workshop or Recruit Training Officer
Workshop shall issue a certificate of completion to all students who successfully complete
the training.
(4)
Certificate Content Requirement
A Certificate of Completion issued by the training institution shall include:
(A) Name of training institution
(B) POST title of the course
(C) Ending date of the course
(D) Number of hours completed by the individual
(E) POST course control number
(f)
Certificate Replacement
Individuals who have lost or misplaced a professional certificate or who possess a damaged
professional certificate may print a replacement. Scanned copies are available through the
POST profile using a PASS account.
(g)
Certificate Cancellation
(1)
Cancellation Reasons
POST shall cancel a professional certificate(s) for the following reasons:
(A) The certificate was obtained through misrepresentation, fraud, or
(B) The certificate was issued as a result of administrative error on the part of POST
or the employing agency.
(2)
Notification Requirement
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Department personnel who possess information that a certificate was obtained through
misrepresentation, fraud, or administrative error shall notify POST immediately.
(3)
Investigation of Circumstances
The Executive Director may initiate an investigation of the circumstances under which the
certificate was issued. The Executive Director has the authority to approve or deny
certificate cancellation.
(4)
Cancellation Appeal
An individual whose certificate has been cancelled may appeal the cancellation to the
Commission.
At the Commission’s discretion, a hearing shall be held either before the Commission or
before a qualified hearing officer. The hearing officer shall prepare a proposed decision in
such form that it may be adopted as the decision in the case. All hearings shall be conducted
in conformance with the Administrative Procedures Act (Government Code section 11340,
et seq.). At the conclusion of the appeal hearing, the Commission shall render a decision to
uphold or overturn the decision to cancel the certificate.
(5)
Cancellation Recorded
When the decision to cancel is upheld through the appeal process, the POST Profile record
shall indicate the appropriate reason for the cancellation.
(6)
Return of Certificate
Upon notification of cancellation, the individual to whom a cancelled certificate was issued
shall return the certificate to POST.
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Rank/Position/Assignment
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNITION
ANIMAL SHELTER SPECIALIST
ANIMAL SHELTER SPECIALIST (LEAD)
ANIMAL SHELTER SUPERVISOR
ARSON INVESTIGATOR
CANINE HANDLER
COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING OFFICER
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER
COPS UNIT
CRIME ANALYST
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR (LEAD)
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR – FINGERPRINT
IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST
DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR
DEPUTY CHIEF
DETECTIVE
DETECTIVE SERGEANT
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DISPATCHER
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER INSTRUCTOR
EMT I, II, P
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ENGINEER
EVOC INSTRUCTOR
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
FIRE INSPECTOR
FIRE MARSHAL
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
LIEUTENANT
MAIT TEAM
PROPERTY & EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
RECORDS CLERK
RECORDS SUPERVISOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
SERGEANT
TRAFFIC UNIT
TRAINING COORDINATOR
TRUCK PERSONNEL
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -
CONFIDENTIAL
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Education, Training, Experience
Any combination equivalent to education, training and experience that could likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Degree
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year-college in a related field /or completion
of college-level course work related to area of assignment is desirable
Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible administrative work experience; knowledge of
accounting, bookkeeping and fiscal procedures; ability to analyze expenses/revenues;
budgeting; accounts payable
Role of Police Chief Executive Assistant Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Role of Police Chief Executive Assistant - Advanced Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Purchasing Policy
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Springbrook Software- General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Budgeting
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICS 100
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
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ICS 200
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICS 700
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
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ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Registered Veterinary Technician License
Initial Training: Acquire license within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete 20 hours accredited Continuing Education (CE) every 2 years
Euthanasia Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Title 22 CPR / First Aid
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Every 2 years
Fear Free Veterinary Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Complete 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) annually
HSUS Emergency Animal Sheltering (EAS)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
FEMA IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
FEMA IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
HSUS or CalAnimals Conference
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Refresher: Every 2 years
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ANIMAL SHELTER ASSISTANT
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Fear Free Shelter Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Euthanasia Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
FEMA IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
FEMA IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
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ANIMAL SHELTER ASSISTANT (LEAD)
Standard Training Requirements in Addition to those
Outlined in Animal Shelter Assistant:
MANDATED TRAINING:
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Title 22 CPR / First Aid
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Every 2 years
HSUS Emergency Animal Sheltering (EAS)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
POST Supervisory Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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ANIMAL SHELTER SUPERVISOR
Standard Training Requirements in Addition to those
Outlined in Animal Shelter Assistant and Lead Animal
Shelter Assistant:
MANDATED TRAINING:
PC832 Arrest and Firearms
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Every 3 years
Euthanasia Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
POST Supervisory Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Advanced Animal Law Enforcement Academy
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
FEMA IS-10a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
FEMA IS-11b Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Certified Animal Control Officer Program
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: 40 hours of approved Continuing Education Units (CEU) every 3 years
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HSUS Disaster Animal Response Training (DART)
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
FEMA IS-200 Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
HSUS or CalAnimals Conference
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Refresher: Every 2 years
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ARSON INVESTIGATOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Fire Investigation 1A
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Arson/Explosives Investigations (ICI)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Fire Investigation 1B
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Investigation 1C
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Forensic Fire Death Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Expert Witness Testimony
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Explosive Recognition First Responder
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Investigation Essentials-R0206 NFA
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Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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CANINE HANDLER
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Canine Training
Initial Training: Complete 16 of specified training within 1 month after assignment date
Recertification: Complete 16 hours of specified training every relative month.
Basic Canine Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not Required
Basic Narcotics Detection Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not Required
CA Narcotics Canine Association
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not Required
Canine Handler Update
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year after assignment date
Recertification: Annually
Canine Liability Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
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COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
Standard Training Requirements in Addition to those
Outlined in Public Safety Dispatcher and Communications
Training Officer:
MANDATED TRAINING:
POST Dispatch Supervisory Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain POST Certificate within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-800b National Response
Framework, An Introduction
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
NENA Center Manager Certification Program
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
APCO Registered Public Safety Leader (RPL) Program
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Complete 40 points every 4 years, 15 points maximum per year
NENA Emergency Number Professionals (ENP) Program
Initial Training: Pass NENA ENP Exam
Recertification: Pass the ENP Exam again or complete 24 points every 4 years
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Peer Support
Initial Training: Complete POST approved training
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
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COMMUNICATION TRAINING OFFICER
Standard Training Requirements in Addition to those
Outlined in Public Safety Dispatcher:
MANDATED TRAINING:
CTO Training Officer
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
CLETS Train the Trainer
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
______________________________________________________________________________
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Academy Instructor Certificate Course (AICC) or Equivalency
Initial Training: Complete POST certified training
Recertification: Continued teaching assignment
California POST Academy Instructor Course
Initial Training: Complete POST Certified training as defined by POST
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
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COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Traffic Collision Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year including assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Arrest (PC 832)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year after hire date
Recertification: Every 3 years
Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year including assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Less/Full Access Operator (DOJ/NCIC)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years.
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Crime Scene Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
CSO Symposium
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Refresher: Annually
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COPS UNIT
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Gang Awareness
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Narcotics Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICI Vice
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Drug Recognition Expert
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Complete specified training every 3 years
ICI Gang Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Search Warrants
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Informant Development
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Crime Scene Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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CRIME ANALYST
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Degree(s)
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course
work in criminal justice, behavior or computer science, statistics, public or business
administration or a closely related field, which includes significant course work in
research and statistical methods;
(OR)
Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate
Initial Training: Issued by a California State University or equivalent educational
institution.
Recertification: Not required
(AND)
Experience
Two years of increasingly responsible analytical experience within a government agency
or organization performing similar work, dealing with data collection, performing
statistical research and analysis, presenting and disseminating data and statistics, and
working with automated systems design and implementation.
Less/Full Access Operator (DOJ) NCIC)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete 8 hours of specified training every 2 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) Conference
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Annually
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California Crime and Intelligence Analysts Association (CCIAA) Conference
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Annually
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) and Law
Enforcement Intelligence Units (LEIU) Conference
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Annually
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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Crime Scene Photography
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Bloodshed Interpretation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Computer Forensics
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Cellebrite Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR (LEAD)
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Advanced Reconstruction and Crime Scene Logistics
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Bloodshed Interpretation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Crime Scene Photography
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
FBI Post Blast Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Laboratory Safety Officer
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR
FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Fingerprint Pattern Recognition
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Latent Print Techniques
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Latent Print Comparison
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Advanced Ridgeology Comparison
Initial Training: Complete specified training 2 years after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Specialized Latent Print Comparisons
Initial Training: Complete specified training 2 years after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Laboratory Safety Officer
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Advanced Palm School
Initial Training: Complete specified training 1 year after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Serial Number Restoration
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 3 years
Use of Force Liability and Litigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Taser Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
Baton/Impact Weapons Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 3 years
Less Lethal Weapons Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Weaponless Defense/Ground Control Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Special Weapons and Tactics
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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DEPUTY CHIEF
Standard Training Requirements In Addition To Those
Outlined In Subordinate Ranks:
MANDATED TRAINING:
POST Certificate
Initial Training: POST Management Certificate
Recertification: Not required
Sexual Harassment Training
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Annual
POST Perishable Skills Continuing Education
Recertification: 24 hours of training every 2 years
CLETS Liability Training for Administrators
Initial Requirement: Within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Every 2 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Chief Fire Officer 3A
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Chief Fire Officer 3B
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Chief Fire Officer 3C
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Chief Fire Officer 3D
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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ICS 300
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ICS 400
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
SFM Chief Fire Officer Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain Chief Fire Officer Certification after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
POST Command College
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Cal Chiefs Role of the Chief Course
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Degree(s)
Bachelor’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential by assignment date
Master’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential by assignment date
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DETECTIVE
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
ICI Core Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICI Homicide Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICI Sexual Assault
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICI Robbery Investigations (Generalist Position Only)
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ICI Child Abuse Investigations (Sex/Child Crimes Position Only)
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ICI Officer Involved Shooting Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Crime Scene Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
ICI Specialty Certificate
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Complete 16 hours of training every 3 years
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Search Warrants
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Interview and Interrogation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
ICI Vice Investigations
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Informant Development
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Cellebrite Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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DETECTIVE SERGEANT
Standard Training Requirements In Addition To Those
Outlined In The Sergeant Rank:
MANDATED TRAINING:
ICI Core Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICI Sexual Assault
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICI Homicide Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Internal Affairs
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Officer Involved Shooting Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Crime Scene Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
High Technology Crimes
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
ICI Specialty Certificate
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Complete 16 hours of training every 3 years
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Search Warrants
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Interview and Interrogation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
ICI Vice Investigations
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ICI Child Abuse Investigations
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Informant Development
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Standard Training Requirements In Addition To Those
Outlined In Subordinate Ranks:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Sexual Harassment Training
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Annual
POST Perishable Skills Continuing Education
Recertification: 24 hours of training every 2 years
CLETS Liability Training for Administrators
Initial Requirement: Within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Every 2 years
Degree Requirement(s)
Bachelor’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential by assignment date
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
SFM Chief Fire Officer Certification
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
SFM Executive Chief Fire Officer Certification
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ICS 400
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
POST Executive Development Course
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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Degree Requirement(s)
Master’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential
Cal Chiefs Role of the Chief Course
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certification
Initial Training: Obtain POST Certificate within 18 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not Required
Continuing Professional Training (CPT)
Initial Training: Complete 24 hours of specified training every CPT cycle
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
Full Access Operator (DOJ/NCIC)
Initial Training: Complete specified training prior to being released as a solo dispatcher
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100b Introduction to Incident
Command System
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700a National Incident
Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
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ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Tactical Dispatcher
Initial Training: Complete POST approved training within 3 years of assignment date
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
Fire Services Communication
Initial Training: Complete APCO approved training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: 12 hours of Continuing Dispatch Education (CDE) every year
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
POST Intermediate Certification
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Initial Training: Obtain POST Certificate
Recertification: Not required
POST Advanced Certification
Initial Training: Obtain POST Certificate
Recertification: Not required
CISM Peer Support
Initial Training: Complete POST approved training
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-800b National Response
Framework, An Introduction
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: As needed to maintain perishable skills
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER
INSTRUCTOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Medical Certification/ License
Initial Training: Obtain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or Paramedic
(EMT-P) License by Assignment Date
Recertification: Renew credential every 2 years by completing continuing education credits
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EMT I, II, P
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Medical Certifications/ License
Initial Training: Obtain Emergency Medical Technician credential
Recertification: Renew credential every 2 years by completing continuing education credits
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ENGINEER
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Engineer Refresher Training
Continuing Requirement: Per MOA, complete 20 hours of specified training every 2 years
Recertification: Every 2 years
Driver/Operator 1A
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Driver/Operator 1B
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Engineer Academy
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Engineer Written & Practical Exam
Complete by Assignment Date
CA Driver’s License
Continuing Requirement: Obtain Firefighter Endorsement or Class B
Renewal: Every 5 years
CA Driver’s License
Continuing Requirement: Renew Health Questionnaire or Medical Exam every 2 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Company Officer 2C
Initial Training: Complete any amount of specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
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DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Company Officer 2D
Initial Training: Complete any amount of specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
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EVOC INSTRUCTOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Driver Awareness Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Driver Instructor Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Driver Operator 1B or Engineer Academy
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
CA Driver’s License
Continuing Requirement: Obtain Firefighter Endorsement or Class B
Renewal: Every 5 years
CA Driver’s License
Continuing Requirement: Renew Health Questionnaire or Medical Exam every 2 years
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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Field Training Officer
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of appointment
date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 3 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
11550 H&S- Drug Recognition
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Crisis Intervention Training
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not Required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Intermediate POST Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain specified credential
Recertification: Not required
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FIRE INSPECTOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Fire Inspector 1A
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Fire Inspector 1B
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Fire Inspector 1C
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Fire Inspector 1D
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
SFM Fire Inspector Certification
Initial Training: Obtain specified credential
Recertification: Not required
Fire Inspector 2A
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Inspector 2B
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Inspector 2C
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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Fire Inspector 2D
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Plan Examiner 1A
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Plan Examiner 1B
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Plan Examiner 1C
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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FIRE MARSHAL
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Credential Requirement
California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector I
Credential Requirement
California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector II
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Fire Marshal 1A
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Marshal 1B
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Marshal 1C
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Marshal 1D
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Fire Marshal 1E
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Plan Examiner 1A
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Plan Examiner 1B
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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Plan Examiner 1C
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
SFM Plan Examiner Certification
Initial Training: Obtain specified credential
Recertification: Not required
Degree Requirement(s)
Associate’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Arrest and Firearms (Pc 832) – Sworn Position Only
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
SFM Fire Marshal Certification
Initial Training: Obtain specified credential
Recertification: Not required
Degree Requirement(s)
Bachelor’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential
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FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Firearms Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Patrol Rifle Instructor Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Colt AR-15 Armorer’s Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Glock Armorer’s Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Remington 870 Armorer
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Less Lethal Impact Munitions
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Shoot House Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Simunitions Instructor
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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LIEUTENANT
Standard Training Requirements In Addition To Those
Outlined In Subordinate Ranks:
MANDATED TRAINING:
POST Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain POST Supervisory Certificate by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
POST Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain POST Management Certificate within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Sexual Harassment Training
Initial Requirement: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Annual
POST Perishable Skills Continuing Education
Recertification: 24 hours of training every 2 years
CLETS Liability Training for Administrators
Initial Requirement: Within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Every 2 years
Degree Requirement(s)
Associate’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential by assignment date
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Chief Fire Officer 3A
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Chief Fire Officer 3B
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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Chief Fire Officer 3C
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Chief Fire Officer 3D
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ICS 300
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
SFM Company Officer Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain Company Officer Certification before or after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
POST Command College
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Degree Requirement(s)
Bachelor’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential by assignment date
SFM Chief Fire Officer Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain Chief Fire Officer Certification after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
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MAIT TEAM
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Traffic Collision Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
DUI and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Lidar Operator
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Radar Operator
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Intermediate
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Reconstruction
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Skid Mark Analysis
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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Crime Scene & Forensic Photography
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Investigation of Motor Vehicle Theft
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Railroad Crossing
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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PROPERTY & EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Property and Evidence Management
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Less/Full Access Operator (DOJ)NCIC)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete 8 hours of specified training every 2 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
California Association for Property and Evidence Seminar
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Refresher: Annually
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
FileOnQ Training
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
International Association for Property and Evidence Certification
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 5 years
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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Basic Academy
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
FTO Program Completion
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Initial Training: Basic Academy
Recertification: Complete 24 hours of specified training every 2 years
AR Classroom & Qualification
Initial Training: Complete 16 hours of specified training within 18 months of assignment
date
Recertification: Complete 8 hours of specified training every year
Defensive Tactics – Perishable Skills
Initial Training: Basic Academy
Recertification: Complete 4 hours of specified training every 2 years
Domestic Violence
Initial Training: Complete 2 hours of specified training by assignment date
Recertification: 2 hours of training every 2 years
EVOC
Initial Training: Basic Academy
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
Firefighter I Academy
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 18 months after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
First Responder-Medical
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 18 months beginning after
assignment date
Recertification: Complete 12 hours of specified training every 2 years
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HazMat FRO Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Laser Operator
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Racial Profiling/Implicit Bias Policing
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 5 years
Radar Operator
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Respiratory Protection/ Fitting
Initial Training: Complete by assignment date
Recertification: Complete every year
Tactical Communication – Perishable Skills
Initial Training: Basic Academy
Recertification: Complete 2 hours of specified training every 2 years
Blood Borne Pathogens
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every year
CLETS Less than/Full Access
Initial Training: Complete any amount of specified training within 6 months including hire
date
Recertification: Complete any amount of specified training every 2 years
Firearms-Perishable Skills
Initial Training: Basic Academy
Recertification: Complete 8 hours of specified training every 2 years
Less/Full Access Operator (DOJ/NCIC)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete every 2 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
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Traffic Collision Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DUI and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Critical Incident Management
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Interview and Interrogation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Intermediate
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Animal Control
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
11550 H&S Drug Influence and Identification
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not Required
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RECORDS CLERK
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Less/Full Access Operator (DOJ/NCIC)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
POST Records
Initial Training: Complete POST approved training within 2 years of assignment date
Refresher: Complete 8 hours of specified training every 5 years
POST Public Records Act
Initial Training: Complete POST approved training within 3 years of assignment date
Refresher: Complete 8 hours of specified training every 5 years
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Records
Initial Training: Complete CLEARS or other specified training
Refresher: Complete 8 hours of specified training every 2 years
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RECORDS SUPERVISOR
Standard Training Requirements in Addition to those
Outlined in Records Clerk and Property and Evidence
Technician:
MANDATED TRAINING:
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
POST Records Supervisor Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain POST Certificate within 3 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
California Law Enforcement Association of Records Supervisors Seminar
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Refresher: Annually
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
School Resource Officer
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Child Abduction
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Juvenile Intervention Couse
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Juvenile Law Enforcement Couse
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
CalGang End User Training
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
California School Resource Officer’s Association Conference
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Complete annually
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Cyber Bullying & Digital Media Issues
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Tactical Response/Community Violence
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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Drug Recognition Expert
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DUI and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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SERGEANT
Standard Training Requirements In Addition To Those
Outlined In Subordinate Rank:
MANDATED TRAINING:
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Initial Training: Basic Academy
Recertification: Complete 24 hours of specified training every 2 years
Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections & Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Company Officer 2D: All Risk Command Operations
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
High Technology Crimes & Computer Seizure (Position Specific)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 18 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Internal Affairs
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
POST CPT
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
POST Supervisory Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Tactical Communication – Perishable Skills
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
CLETS -Less than Full Access
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
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Hazardous Material Incident Commander
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ICS 200
Initial Training: Complete specified training by assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Less/Full Access Operator (DOJ/NCIC)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Complete specified training every 2 years
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Degree Requirement(s)
Associate’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential
Media Relations/Public Information Officer
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI)
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
SFM Chief Fire Officer Certificate
Initial Training: Obtain Chief Fire Officer Certification after assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Company Officer 2A: HR Management
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Company Officer 2B: General Administrative Functions
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Company Officer 2E: Wildland Incident Operations
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
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Instructor 1
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
ICS 300
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ICS 400
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Degree Requirement(s)
Bachelor’s Degree/ Obtain specified credential
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TRAFFIC UNIT
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
CA Driver’s License (Motors Only)
Continuing Requirement: Obtain M1
Renewal: Every 5 years
Motor Officer Operator
Initial Training: Complete 80 hours of specified training within 6 months of assignment
date
Recertification: Not required
RADAR/ LIDAR Operator
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DUI and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course (SFST)
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation
Initial Training: Complete 40 hours of specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Intermediate
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE)
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Advanced
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
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DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Crime Scene Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Traffic Collision Investigation, Reconstruction
Initial Training: Complete specified training
Recertification: Not required
Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision Investigation
Initial Training: Complete specific training
Recertification: Not required
Speed from Crush
Initial Training: Complete specific training
Recertification: Not required
Scene Diagraming (CAD)
Initial Training: Complete specific training
Recertification: Not required
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TRAINING COORDINATOR
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Training Manager’s Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 1 year of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
ESSENTIAL TRAINING:
Purchase Policy
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 6 months of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Training Administrator’s Course
Initial Training: Complete specified training within 2 years of assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
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TRUCK PERSONNEL
Standard Training Requirements:
MANDATED TRAINING:
Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations (LARRO)
Initial Training: Complete specific training prior to assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Rescue Systems 1 (RS1)
Initial Training: Complete specific training prior to assignment date
Recertification: Not required
Truck Academy
Initial Training: Complete specific training prior to assignment date
Recertification: Not required
DESIRABLE TRAINING:
Rescue Systems 2 (RS2)
Initial Training: Complete specific training
Recertification: Not required
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