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Resolution No. 2021-116 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY
ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF POLICE TRAINING
COORDINATOR AND AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION OF ONE POLICE
TRAINING COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020.D authorizes the City Manager as the City’s
Personnel Officer to prepare or cause to be prepared a position classification plan, including class specifications
and revisions of the plan; and
WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.40.020.E authorizes the City Manager to prepare or cause
to be prepared a plan of compensation and revisions thereof, covering all classifications in the competitive service;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep its Classification and Compensation Plan current, and in accordance
with Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020, amendments or revisions to the Classification and
Compensation Plan are effective upon approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the proposed actions were presented before Council on March 8, 2021 as part of the Measure U
implementation workshop on core staffing and workforce stabilization, this action is the next step in implementing
the applicable recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined the results of the proposed
change align with the duties and responsibilities of existing workloads and City needs; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Police Training Coordinator (as attached in
Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that amending the classification and
compensation plan by establishing the classification and pay range of police training coordinator and authorizing
the position allocation of one police training coordinator does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because
the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct physical change in the environment or a
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because this is a personnel-related action
that constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect
physical changes in the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby:
1. Declares the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as findings of the
City Council.
2. Finds that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that amending the classification and
compensation plan by establishing the classification and pay range of police training coordinator and
authorizing the position allocation of one police training coordinator does not meet CEQA's definition of a
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“project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because this is a
personnel-related action that constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
3. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution, including
an amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System.
4. Establishes the classification specification (Exhibit A) and sets the pay range of Police Training Coordinator
to:
5. Authorizes the position allocation of one Police Training Coordinator.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 12th day of July
2021, by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Barnacle; Fischer; Healy; McDonnell; Pocekay
NOES: None
ABSENT: King
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
______________________________________________
Mayor
Classification Title Pay Range Per Month
Police Training Coordinator $ 6,272.93 - $7,623.20
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CITY OF PETALUMA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date:
Job Class: 04PDTC
Police Training Coordinator
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.
Essential Duties, Skills and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and
demands.
Duties:
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.
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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.
Skills/Abilities:
Coordinate, direct, and implement a comprehensive training program to meet the needs of the
community and the Police Department.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing an effective and
efficient training program.
Learn the certification and licensure requirements for sworn and non-sworn staff.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and
regulations.
Prepare written reports and correspondence.
Make sound independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
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Effectively manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet established deadlines.
Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software
applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Successfully navigate political or other sensitive situations using tact, initiative, prudence and
independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Perform successfully in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use the
computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms,
talk, or hear, stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to work in an
office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
Qualifications
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.
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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 valid California Class C driver’s license.
Possession of a POST Training Coordinators certificate or ability to attain the certificate after
being hired.
Established:
Resolution #:
Department: Police
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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