Team Building Workshop (TBW) Presenter Recruitment

The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is seeking to increase the cadre of Team Building Workshop (TBW) Presenters. TBW presenter applications are being accepted beginning October 12, 2026 until October 31, 2026.  Effective January 1, 2027, presenters will need to present at least one TBW every two years to stay active. Presenters who have not presented in two years must reapply. Reapplication does not guarantee reinstatement. All interested presenters should review POST’s Team Building Workshop Program for complete details regarding program design.

Program Design

The TBW Program pairs independent specialized consultant services with the management team of a local agency to assist with problem solving, developing organizational goals and objectives, and/or team building within the agency. The facilitation of the workshop by a POST-approved, impartial, non-client agency employee is crucial to the success of each workshop. Only POST-approved presenters, on the provided list, may be selected by client agencies to conduct the workshop.

Presenter Criteria

TBW presenters shall possess a wide variety of experience and/or education that allows them to be a successful facilitator. Presenters must be effective, particularly through the lens of a forward-looking visionary. Presenters must bridge high-level California law enforcement credibility with progressive organizational leadership. Work experience commonly includes law enforcement, education and/or business experience. Previous experience in conducting a TBW or similar event is highly desirable. Please see Presenter Criteria Rubric.

Presenter Expectations

A TBW presenter is expected to deliver structured, mission‑aligned content that reinforces professionalism, accountability, and effective collaboration within the agency. Presenters should arrive fully prepared, demonstrate a strong understanding of POST‑aligned training objectives, and model the communication, leadership, and teamwork behaviors expected of sworn and non‑sworn personnel. They are responsible for facilitating interactive activities that promote trust, problem‑solving, and cohesion, while maintaining awareness of group dynamics and ensuring the environment remains respectful and inclusive. Presenters must keep the session on schedule, adapt as needed, and uphold the standards of the department by conducting themselves with integrity, neutrality, and professionalism throughout the workshop. Presenters must present at least one TBW every two years to remain active. Presenters who have not presented in two years must reapply; however, reapplication does not guarantee reinstatement.

Presenter Pay

Presenters are paid a flat rate, which includes hourly salary, sustenance, travel, and incidentals - $10,000.00 for a 40-hour (three days on-site) workshop, and $8,000.00 for a 32-hour (two days on-site) workshop. The length of the workshop is agreed upon by the client agency and presenter, based on the needs of the agency.