Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

32020.5 Responsibilities

• Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development (POSEDPeace Officer Selection and Development)

• The Deputy Director, Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development, shall have administrative oversight of OTPD training programs.
  

  • Deputy Director, POSEDPeace Officer Selection and Development. The Deputy Director, POSEDPeace Officer Selection and Development, is responsible for policy development, management oversight, and evaluation of employee development programs based on competencies associated with successful job performance and alignment of such programs with strategic business goals and objectives.  The overall program direction is delegated to the Academy Administrator, R.A. McGee CTC.

  • Academy Administrator. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, POSEDPeace Officer Selection and Development, the Academy Administrator oversees the operation of all OTPD Academies held at the R.A. McGee CTC or STC, and ensures compliance with CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation policies and procedures.

  • Academy Commander. Under the direct supervision of the Academy Administrator, the Academy Commander (Captain) directs the daily operation and overall supervision of the BCOA and BCJA.

  • BCOA Instructors. Under the general supervision of a Correctional Lieutenant, BCOA instructors teach classroom and field classes in various subject matters.  BCOA instructors monitor and rate cadet performance and enforce OTPD and departmental rules and regulations. BCOA instructors prepare a written probationary report for cadets attending the BCOA, including both an assessment of academic achievement and the general performance of each cadet as an entry-level correctional peace officer.

  • BCOA Cadets. During their training period, cadets will comply with the expectations and practices established by the BCOA.  These expectations and practices shall be written and included in the Cadet Handbook which is provided to each cadet prior to the first day of training.

  • BCJA Instructors. Under the general supervision of a Correctional Lieutenant, BCJA instructors teach classroom and field classes in various subject matters. BCJA instructors monitor and rate cadet performance and enforce OTPD and departmental rules and regulations.  BCJA instructors prepare a written probation report for cadets attending the BCJA including both an assessment of academic achievement and the general performance of each cadet as an entry-level youth peace officer.

  • BCJA Cadets. During their training period, cadets comply with the expectations and practices established by the BCJA. These expectations and practices shall be written and included in the Cadet Handbook, which is provided to each cadet prior to the first day of training.

  • BPAA Administrator. In coordination with the Academy Administrator, the BPAA Administrator directs the overall supervision of the BPAA.

  • BPAA Commander. Under the direction of the BPAA Administrator, the BPAA Commander (Parole Agent III) directs the daily operation of the BPAA.

  • BPAA Coordinators (Parole Agent II Supervisors). Under the direction of the BPAA Commander, the BPAA Coordinators (Parole Agent II Supervisors) direct the daily operation of the BPAA. BPAA Coordinators monitor and rate student performance and enforce BPAA and Departmental rules and regulations.  BPAA Coordinators prepare a written probation report for students attending the BPAA. BPAA Coordinators shall initiate any written progressive discipline, if necessary.

  • BPAA Coordinators (Parole Agent II Specialists). Under the direction of the BPAA Commander, the BPAA Coordinators (Parole Agent II Specialist) direct the daily operation of the BPAA. BPAA Coordinators monitor and enforce BPAA and Departmental rules and regulations.

  • BPAA Instructors. Under the general direction of BPAA Coordinators, BPAA instructors teach classroom and field classes in various subject matters. BPAA instructors shall adhere, monitor, and enforce academy and Departmental rules and regulations.

  • BPAA Students. Newly appointed Parole Agents attending the BPAA may be assigned to the R.A. McGee CTC for the period of their training.  During this period, BPAA students will comply with the expectations and practices established by the Division of Adult Parole Operations.  These expectations and practices shall be written and included in the BPAA Student Handbook, which is provided to each student prior to the first day of training.