Field Training Program/S.A.C. Management
The Field Training Program SAC introduces the manager and supervisor to the personnel procedures, policies, and purposes of the Field Training Program and provides the initial formal and informal training specific to the agency and the day-to-day duties of its officers.
This course has been designed for those individuals who manage or supervise their agency's Field Training Program.
This program is a POST Mandate for anyone responsible for a Field Training Program, Field Training Supervisor/Administrator/Coordinator (SAC) Training Requirement. Every peace officer promoted, appointed, or transferred to a supervisory or management position overseeing a field training program shall successfully complete a POST-certified Field Training Supervisor/Administrator/Coordinator (SAC) Course (as set forth in Commission Procedure D-13) prior to or within 12 months of the initial promotion, appointment, or transfer to such a position.
Students will learn to recognize the primary principles of the Field Training and Evaluation Program. They will be able to apply these principles during practical exercises in a classroom environment. Students will be able to prioritize applicants' qualifications and establish a rank of selection for candidates.
Tuition & Details
- Cost: $447
- Certification Hours: 24 Hours
- POST Plan: IV
Plan IV reimbursement for this class is only available to Field Training Supervisors/Administrators/Coordinators who have been awarded a POST Supervisory Certificate (or are eligible for the Supervisory Certificate) and have been appointed by the department head (or designee) per . Attendees without record of a
POST Supervisory Certificate or who are ineligible will not be reimbursed by POST.
Training Sessions
| CCN | Date | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25003 | December 15-17, 2025 | Sheraton Garden Grove 12221 Harbor Blvd | Closed |
| 25004 | February 23-25, 2026 | Sheraton Garden Grove 12221 Harbor Blvd | Closed |
| 25005 | April 20-22, 2026 | Sheraton Garden Grove 12221 Harbor Blvd | Waitlisted |
| 25006 | June 22-24, 2026 | Sheraton Garden Grove 12221 Harbor Blvd | 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 letting you know that we have registered you for the class. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis, a waitlist will be established once the maximum number of students has been met.
For those participants who will be flying into Garden Grove, the John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest airport.
For those participants who will be flying into La Quinta, the Ontario International Airport (ONT) or the Palm Springs Airport (PSP) is the most convenient.
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Topical Areas
- Program supervision
- Length of program
- Selection of Field Training Officers
- Role of Field Training Officer
- Role of Field Training Manager
- Model programs
- Evaluation frequency
- Performance evaluation
- Data analysis
- Termination vs. extension
- Academy liaison
The courses offered by the Center for Criminal Justice Research and Training are the intellectual property of ºÚÁÏÍø. Use or copying of this material is prohibited without prior written consent.