Staff Services Analyst

Job Description and Duties

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is recruiting to fill a Staff Services Analyst (SSA) position in the Certification Bureau in the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division.

POST may consider hiring at the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) level.

Effective January 1, 2026, the SSA classification will be re-titled to Analyst I and the AGPA classification will be retitled to Analyst II. If a candidate is hired as of January 1, 2026, or later, they will be hired in the newly re-titled classification.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at POST headquarters in West Sacramento, CA. The office is located in a two-story building with a business park setting.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position.

This position is Hybrid and may be eligible for telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR STATE APPLICATION. IF THE SOQ IS NOT SUBMITTED THE APPLICANT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

THE SOQ SHOULD BE TYPED ON 8 1/2 X 11 PAPER USING 12-POINT ARIAL FONT, INCLUDING THE APPLICANT'S FULL NAME AND DATE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. IT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES IN LENGTH.

1. Provide examples of your experience analyzing issues with reference to interpretation and application of various laws, regulations, and/or company policies and procedures.
2. Describe a work project you oversaw or played a key role in that you believe has best prepared you to be successful in this position. Please include specific details about your role and responsibilities, key tasks you completed, how you addressed any project challenges, and the measurable project outcomes achieved.

Benefits

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

Application Process

Please note: If you are having trouble submitting your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources contact listed on this advertisement.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements section of this advertisement for detailed information regarding the required Statement of Qualifications.
• Other - Minimum Qualifications (MQs): If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit to find organizations that provide these services. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then Select Bypass File).