Criminal Justice Training Center Coordinator

Salary : $95,368.00 - $126,744.00 Annually
Location : Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type: Administrator
Job Number: GM-001-27
Division: Golden West College
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition
(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

Summary

Organizes and coordinates operations and professional and administrative support for the daily operations of the Training Center. Participates in planning for and provides logistics and training support to the development and implementation of special Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) projects and programs.

Distinguishing Career Features
The Criminal Justice Training Center Coordinator is a first-line working supervisory position responsible for project/program research, development and coordination of activities and logistics support for the daily operation and management of CJTC programs that include and are not limited to, the Associates Degree, Basic Police Academies, Advanced Officer and CPT training, and the Leadership and Ethics Institute. The Coordinator will handle the logistics of moving courses between classroom and field environments, blending conceptual, tactical, and physical instructional content. These courses are, and need to be continually reviewed, for acceptance and certification by the California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties, as assigned:

1. Organizes and supervises staff that is engaged in supporting the courses, programs, and logistics involved in police training including classrooms and field training simulations.
2. Assists the Director in reviewing and ensuring all programs and courses are compliant with POST training mandates and contractual obligations. Analyzes and aligns laws and regulations to develop defensible course and training regiments.
3. Works with criminal justice system agencies to advance the College's position within the criminal justice community. Participates and may chair committees designed to identify and resolve challenging program and campus opportunities and issues.
4. Oversees and facilitates the development of instructional schedules for faculty and presenters for all special courses, special advanced level programs, and regular semester and distance learning classes.
5. Conducts advanced officer and continuing professional education training programs following approved texts, safety protocols, and manuals.
6. Researches and surveys industry trends and legislation leading to recommending development of new programs and content that enhance the mission of the CJTC.
7. Develops, oversees, and coordinates contractual agreements with various agencies in support of the CJTC.
8. Oversees, develops, and schedules CJTC classrooms and off-site facilities for special instructional use for course presentations and classes.
9. Oversees development and submittal of all course outlines and curriculum for certifications by P.O.S.T.
10. Coordinates service delivery prior to, and concurrent with courses, such as the preparation of curriculum development outlines, agendas for Council for Curriculum and Instruction (CCI), class schedule development, classroom and facility coordination, and staff assignments.
11. Communicates with Director and Department Chair on a regular basis regarding all matters concerning special projects. Collaborates with allied and constituent agencies.
12. Coordinates related activities with participating agencies and individuals to ensure the integrity of established standards of all CJTC programs.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
14. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills

1. The position requires specialized knowledge of police organizations, P.O.S.T., rank structure, and the law enforcement environment.
2. Requires knowledge of the steps and processes used in connection with the curriculum development processes used for law enforcement education and training.
3. Requires well-developed knowledge of report and proposal preparation.
4. Requires knowledge of budgetary methods and procedures and techniques of cost analysis.
5. Requires well-developed knowledge and skills with personal computer-based software programs that support this level of work, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and data entry and retrieval to and from custom databases.
6. Requires well-developed skill at facilitating small group decision-making processes.
7. Requires sufficient math skill to interpret statistics and perform a full range of arithmetic calculations.
8. Requires well-developed knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and
   punctuation to prepare and edit written materials intended for public distribution.
9. Requires well-developed human relation skills to inspire cooperation and collaboration, resolve conflicts, convey technical concepts to others, and conduct presentations to individuals and groups.

Abilities

1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to work independently accomplish objectives and engage in critical thinking and problem solving.
3. Requires the ability to deliver presentations and conduct training.
4. Requires the ability to schedule, plan, and coordinate activities for multiple programs to develop program assessment.
5. Requires the ability to interpret a range of procedural and regulatory materials.
6. Requires the ability to assign, train, coordinate, and review the work of others.
7. Requires the ability to use language skills to read, analyze and interpret information on course and program descriptions, technical procedures, and higher education requirements.
8. Requires the ability to describe, interpret, and prepare outlines for course content.
9. Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines, including those required of governing boards.
10. Requires the ability to maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with others.

Physical Abilities

1. The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A
The position requires a Master's degree and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. Application of equivalency is required.
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.

Any academy coordinator appointed on or after April 1, 2020, shall have sworn, full-time, first-level supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certificates

May require a valid driver license.

This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions
This is a full-time, 12 month per year educational administrator position. The normal hours of work are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours will vary and may include nights and/or weekends in order to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.
Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the application deadline: 11:59PM Friday, October 30, 2026.
Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience
3. A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role.
4. Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing jobs@cccd.edu or by calling 714.438.4716.

Pay Philosophy

Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the district to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year.(Salary Range DG-4)
Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.

• Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
• 21 paid holidays
• Cumulative sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Longevity salary programs
• PERS/STRS retirement plans
• Deferred compensation/457 plans

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of conti