About CPOA
Founded in 1921, CPOA advances professionalism, leadership, and collaboration across California’s law-enforcement community, representing members from state, county, and municipal agencies. Through statewide training, legislative advocacy, and regional engagement, CPOA provides a unifying forum for peace officers and non-sworn professionals.
The association partners closely with POST, the California Police Chiefs Association, and the California State Sheriffs’ Association, while maintaining a distinct multi-disciplinary voice. It supports twelve regional chapters with their own governance and training initiatives and sponsors a California chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Serves as the Chief Executive Officer, providing leadership, vision, and oversight for operations, programs, and special projects of the association ensuring alignment with the mission, bylaws, laws and regulations, and the goals and objectives as established by the Board of Directors. View a complete job summary online
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction to staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- Develop and execute the annual operating budget and long-term financial plan.
- Liaise with the Board of Directors; prepare agendas, reports, and recommendations.
- Lead strategic planning processes and ensure execution of adopted goals.
- Maintain compliance with California labor law, nonprofit regulations, and federal reporting.
- Represent CPOA with stakeholders: members, partners, and policymakers.
- Liaise with legislative advocate and coalition partners to share CPOA policy positions.
- Supervise training, events, and sponsorship opportunities.
- Supervise membership, marketing, communications, and component relations.
- Process payroll, oversee accounting, and participate in marketing and social media.
- Ensure proper administration of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 100 operations.
- Serve as CEO/ED for subsidiary and/or related organizations.
Requirements
- BA (MA a plus) in nonprofit management, business, public administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible association leadership.
- Demonstrated track record in board relations and governance.
- CAE (Certified Association Executive) or equivalent such as IOM or RCE.
Benefits
CPOA utilizes a hybrid model with an office in Sacramento and is transitioning to 100% remote by Dec. 2028. Employees are in-office two days per week. Flexible scheduling is permitted. CPOA provides the necessary equipment and supplies for home offices such as laptop, monitor, printer, phone, and supplies. Benefits include: health, dental, life, and vision insurance with partial employee contribution; 401K retirement plan with employer match; paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 holidays per year; professional development allowance (certifications and conferences); and paid family leave and short-term disability per California law.