What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSULTANT II, COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING position at Peace Officer Standards and Training?
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 two LEC II positions in the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division (POSAD), and will consider hiring at the level of LEC I. POSAD reviews investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies and conducts additional investigations into serious misconduct that may provide grounds for suspension or revocation of a peace officer's certification.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
POST's headquarters is in West Sacramento, California. However, work assignments are located in Southern California and require travel to various locations, including Los Angeles County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, etc., in order to conduct investigations related to serious misconduct.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSULTANT II, COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
- LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSULTANT I, COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSULTANT I, COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
New to state civil service employees will be hired at the minimum of the salary range.
Department Information
For more information about Commission on POST, please visit our website at https://post.ca.gov/.
Special Requirements
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.
- Provide a narrative summary of your professional experience as it relates to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Law Enforcement Consultant classification.
- Provide a detailed account of any experience you have in providing testimony either as an investigator or subject matter expert before a court, oversight body, or hiring authority.
- Provide your experience with conducting investigations within a law enforcement setting, including any notable cases of outcomes.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/22/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- 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. - 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website 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).
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 www.cal.hr.ca.gov and to CalPERS website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Salina Littleton
(916) 227-2085
salina.littleton@post.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Sonya Baland
(916) 227-3927
sonya.baland@post.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
APPLICANT SUBMISSION
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 CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov.
ELIGIBILITY
**If you are a current State employee and you meet the minimum qualifications, you may be able to transfer to this position. If you are a previous State employee and you meet the minimum qualifications, you may be able to reinstate to this position.
If you do not have any prior State civil service employment, you will need to take the LEC I/II examination in order to be eligible to apply for this position. Examinations are being administered on a continuous basis and can be found here:
LEC I: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3940
LEC II: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3939
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
