Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Prior to applying to this position, please ensure you have taken the Law Enforcement Consultant (LEC II/LEC I) examination and you are on the LEC II/LEC I eligibility list. For more information please see the  Eligibility  section of this job advertisement below.

Please read the Special Requirements and Eligibility sections of this job advertisement prior to applying. 

It is the mission of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities.

POST is recruiting for the position of LEC II and will consider hiring at the level of LEC I.
The term VAR in the position number indicates that multiple opportunities may exist for this classification. Positions may exist in one or more of the following bureaus:

Basic Training
Responsible for the development and maintenance of a variety of different basic training programs.

Management Counseling and Projects
Provides management studies, peace officer feasibility studies, team building workshops, and field management training.

Learning Technology Resources
Dedicated to researching and developing advanced technology for training law enforcement.

Training Delivery and Compliance
Liaison between the Commission and Law Enforcement Agencies, training managers, and Course presenters. Certifies quality law enforcement training and ensures the delivery of that training. 

Training Program Services
Responsible for the development of training curricula for California Peace Officers.

Strategic Communications and Research
Assists California law enforcement agencies to select, train, and maintain the highest quality of work, through the development and implementation of job-related, valid, legally defensible assessment instruments.

Compliance Audit & Accountability

Responsible for conducting internal and external audits of POST and its affiliated law enforcement partners to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, compliance with state and federal rules, laws, regulations, polices and procedures, and promoting continuous quality improvements in training and operational needs.

Standards Accountability Division
Review investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies and to conduct additional investigations into serious misconduct that may provide grounds for suspension or revocation of a peace officer's certification.

To view the class specifications go to the "Minimum Qualifications" tab (located on the left hand side of the job bulletin) and click on the link under "Class Specification".

This advertisement may be used to fill these vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at POST headquarters in West Sacramento, CA. The office is located in a two-story building with a business park setting.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position.

This position is Hybrid and may be eligible for telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

NOTE: Fingerprint (Live Scan) and Background Investigation will be required.

A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR STATE APPLICATION.  IF THE SOQ IS NOT SUBMITTED THE APPLICANT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

THE SOQ SHOULD BE TYPED ON 8 ½ X 11 PAPER USING 12-POINT ARIAL FONT, INCLUDING THE APPLICANT’S FULL NAME AND DATE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.  RESPONSES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 1 PAGE PER QUESTION.

1. Provide a narrative summary of your professional experience as it relates to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Law Enforcement Consultant classification.

2. Provide an example of a task where you independently gathered and presented feedback from stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of training programs, leading to improvements and enhancements.

3. Provide your experience with conducting investigations within a law enforcement setting, including any notable cases of outcomes.

Benefits

Please note: POST is a CalPERS participating agency. If you are currently retired from a CalPERS participating agency/department, you will have to reinstate from retirement in order to work as a permanent, full-time employee.

Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at and to the CalPERS website for Health Benefits at .

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

Application Submission

This position is being advertised as until filled. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. Application cut-off dates are as follows: February 28, 2026, March 31, 2026, April 30, 2026, and May 31, 2026.

A Examination/Employment application (STD 678 form) is required for each position.

Please indicate the position you are applying for on the STD 678 form.

A completed STD 678 form may be submitted by mail, in person, or electronically through your CalCareer account. If submitting electronically, please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

For questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR's Career Unit at (866) 844-8671 or [email protected] .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Minimum Qualifications (MQs):  If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit to find organizations that provide these services. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then Select Bypass File).
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements section of this advertisement for detailed information regarding the required Statement of Qualifications. 
  Note - Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Second job, Work at office, Remote work

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