Police Training Coordinator

The Petaluma Police Department is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to serve as our next Police Training Coordinator. In this role, you will coordinate and manage the Department's training program for all sworn and non-sworn staff. This vital position supports the Department's commitment to professional development and ensures training requirements are met in accordance with California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Continued Professional Training requirements, as well as specialized training needs.  Candidates with a working knowledge of the LEFTA Systems METR training platform and experience with California POST training requirements and procedures are highly desirable.  

** Please note that if selected, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting and a polygraph examination.  Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Your record must be free from any felony conviction or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude.

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

• SALARY RANGE: $98,945.60 - $120,224.00 annually (+2% COLA in July 2027)
  
• FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING: 
  • MEDICAL INSURANCE: Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans.  City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere).  Please see the 2026 Health Plan Contribution Memo
  • DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance. Long-Term Disability up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (is subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future.)
• FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE:
  • CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE
    • 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members
    • 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
• FOR YOUR WORK / LIFE BALANCE (annual amounts):
  • Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit towards vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours
  • Holidays: 13 fixed holidays
  • Personal Leave: 20 hours (per fiscal year)
• Other Exceptional Benefits:
  • Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

For more information regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website and look at the Memorandum of Understanding and Employee Benefits. 

The Petaluma Police Department
Petaluma Police Department is dedicated to providing the best law enforcement services to the community and it prides itself on community involved programs. Petaluma has a population of approximately 61,000 and encompasses nearly 14 square miles situated 40 miles north of San Francisco Bay Area on U.S. 101, and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. The Police Department staffing includes roughly 85 full time employees, including one Chief, one Deputy Chief, four Lieutenants, one Technical Services Manager, nine Sergeants, fifty Officers, and other support staff, including the Communications Unit (Dispatch).  In addition, the department has K-9 Officers, Traffic Unit, Motorcycle Patrol, SWAT Team, Investigations Unit, and Reserve Community Service Officer Program (Volunteer). The Petaluma Police Department is proactive in Community Oriented Policing Philosophy.

Summary

Coordinate and implement the Police Department's training program for all sworn and non-sworn professional staff. Work with staff to identify training needs and opportunities and to develop training; schedule training activities and functions; ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as department policies and procedures; and maintain all records related to the Police Department Training Program.  

 

Class Characteristics

General supervision is provided by an assigned Lieutenant or Sergeant within the Police Department; responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of technical and/or support staff. 

 

This is a non-sworn professional class that is distinguished from other administrative support classes in that it performs complex technical duties that require advanced knowledge in the area of specialization of training program coordination. 

Plan, coordinate, manage, and implement the Petaluma Police Department Training Program for all sworn and non-sworn staff. 

 

Maintain Police Department calendar of training events, activities, and schedules and facilitate events being hosted by the Department.

 

Assist Police Department staff with individual training plans and makes recommendations for training; ensure that staff complies with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Continued Professional Training requirements and/or specialized training; assist in identifying and resolving problems related to training issues.

 

Assume responsibility for the oversight and administration of the Police Department's annual training budget; forecast, track, and control expenditures related to the training program.

 

Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records of the work performed; prepare clear and concise reports to monitor/audit the success and compliance of the Department training program; create related written training plans and audits reports with appropriate data and graphic materials.

 

Schedule training, conferences, travel arrangements and itineraries for staff. 

 

Track employees training hours and expenses. 

 

Communicate to appropriate supervisory personnel for Department staff who are about to be out of compliance with mandated POST requirements and Department training standards and policies. 

 

Notify POST of all employment status changes for applicable personnel. 

 

Monitor and track POST certifications for employee career development, including college units for sworn and non-sworn staff, and will advise personnel of certification and eligibility and authorized education and training compensation benefits provided for by applicable collective bargaining agreements.   

 

Establish and maintain a network of training and employee development resources including fostering close working relationships with academies, various training facilitators, community colleges and allied agency training coordinators. 

 

Attend department, City, and external meetings to attain and convey information regarding training and other related matters. 

 

Develop and implement a comprehensive Petaluma Police Department Training Program and is responsible for periodic updates and maintenance of the program. 

 

Coordinate and handle training logistics and activities including venue and equipment set-up. 

 

Coordinate, develop, and facilitate online training utilizing virtual platforms including but not limited to Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, and methods of administering and coordinating a comprehensive police training program.

 

Functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies.

 

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

 

Principles and practices of work planning, program review and evaluation and work procedures related to the presentation of training.

 

Functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies.

 

Officer safety practices, procedures, and standards.

 

Record keeping principles and procedures.

 

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and software applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, and graphic design programs.

 

Appropriate language usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with internal and external customers, vendors, and contractors.

 

Office safety practices, procedures, and standards.

 

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be:

 

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, management, human resources, or a related field.

 

Experience:

Two years of progressively responsible experience in instruction design, training methodology, and adult instructional and learning principles and theories. 

 

Prior experience with California POST training requirements and procedures is highly desirable.

 

Certifications/Licenses:

Possession of a POST Training Coordinators certificate or ability to attain the certificate after being hired.