Background Investigations
This course is designed to help new or experienced background investigators in complying with POST regulations, state and local laws, and best practices in the hiring process. This course is also valuable to anyone involved in hiring or responsible for this process.
Requirements
- All attendees must be actively employed or contracted with a POST-participating Law Enforcement Agency.
- POST-reimbursable agencies will be prioritized for registration.
Tuition & Details
- Cost: $466
- Certification Hours: 32 Hours
- POST Plan: IV
Training Sessions
| CCN | Date | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25005 | March 16-19, 2026 | Sheraton Garden Grove
| Closed |
| 25006 | May 18-21, 2026 | Sheraton Garden Grove
| Waitlisted |
| 26001 | July 20-23, 2026 | Sheraton Garden Grove
| Open |
Registration
Classes can fill quickly, we recommend registering as early as possible. Have your training department call (562) 985-4940 or email the Center for Criminal Justice to reserve a spot. Click Request for Training to send your request.
Include the following:
- Class Name and Date
- Agency Name
- Training Manager’s Name, Email, and Phone
- Attendee Name(s)
- POST ID #
- Attendee Email Address
You will receive a confirmation email once registered for the course. Spots are first come, first served; a waitlist will be created when the class is full.
- Note
For those participants who will be flying in, the John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest airport.
For those participants who will be flying in, the Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the closest airport.
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Course Outline
Topical Areas
- Legal aspects of the investigation process
- Mandatory areas of investigation
- Information sources
- Psychological investigation
- Polygraphs
- Assembling the background package
- Pre-employment interviewing
- Hiring expectations