Become a CAPS Assessor.
Help shape the future of professional policing in California.
What is a CAPS Assessor?
A CAPS Assessor is an experienced public safety professional who serves on an assessment team to evaluate an agency’s compliance with CAPS standards.
Assessors are peer evaluators, program ambassadors, and trusted representatives of the accreditation process. They help ensure assessments are fair, objective, consistent, and constructive.
General Role and Responsibilities
At a high level, CAPS Assessors may be asked to:
Review agency documentation and proofs of compliance.
Participate in remote file review activities.
Conduct or support interviews with agency personnel.
Observe agency operations during onsite assessments, when applicable.
Verify compliance with applicable CAPS standards.
Contribute to assessment reports and findings.
Represent CAPS with professionalism, impartiality, and confidentiality.
Benefits of Serving as a CAPS Assessor
Serving as a CAPS Assessor is an opportunity to give back to the profession while continuing to grow as a leader and evaluator.
Professional Growth: Deepen your understanding of accreditation, standards interpretation, policy review, and operational best practices.
Leadership Development: Strengthen communication, critical thinking, report writing, and constructive feedback skills.
Statewide Perspective: Learn from agencies across California and gain exposure to different approaches, structures, and innovative practices.
Professional Network: Build relationships with other law enforcement leaders, accreditation professionals, and public safety peers.
Service to the Profession: Support agencies working to improve operations, accountability, and community trust.
Skills Assessors Develop
Standards interpretation
Policy and documentation review
Interview and observation skills
Professional report writing
Objective evaluation
Constructive communication
Peer leadership
Time Commitment
Assessor participation is voluntary. Assessors may accept assignments based on their availability and the needs of the CAPS Program.
A typical assessor commitment may include:
Initial assessor training.
Remote file review before an onsite assessment.
Participation in onsite assessment activities, when assigned.
Assessment report review and completion.
Periodic updates or continuing education.
Recertification training every three years.
Training & Support
All selected assessors will complete CAPS Assessor Training before serving on an assessment team. Training is intended to prepare assessors to evaluate compliance consistently and professionally.
Assessors will also have access to the Assessor Manual, report templates, CAPS staff support, and program updates as the assessor program evolves.
Compensation
Assessors will be compensated with a per-assessment stipend and reimbursed for all travel expenses related to an assessment.
Help shape the future of public safety in California.
If you’re passionate about professional excellence and helping agencies succeed, we’d love to hear from you.