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Form of workDid you recently graduate from a POST Basic Police Academy? We invite you to apply for Police Officer Trainee - RECENT ACADEMY GRADUATE!
***PLEASE NOTE: You must attach proof of graduation from a POST Basic Police Academy (within the last 3 years) to your application. Failure to attach required documents will result in candidate disqualification.***
Are you someone who wants to work with dedicated people like yourself to make a real difference in the community? Have you been searching for an unusual yet thoroughly rewarding career? Are you someone with the desire to help others in emergency situations? Do you excel at making good decisions under pressure?
Join our team and you'll learn to protect yourself and others with incredible training, gain another family and a sense of belonging that no other career can offer, and spend your time helping others by making a positive impact on the community.
Oh and did we mention the awesome pay and benefits? Pay during the academy is up to $37 per hour! Currently, our full-time Police Officers earn a base salary of $108,549 annually, plus enjoy incredible health and retirement benefits! Check out the benefits link!
Learn more about the 10 Best Things About Becoming a Police Officer!
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH), MILITARY BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS, AND/OR INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
The City of Napa Police Department is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to its diverse local community. A career with the City of Napa Police Department offers many rewards: competitive salaries and excellent benefits; opportunities to make significant positive impacts on people in your community; an amazing variety of work and challenges; and a satisfying public service career.
Mission
The Mission of the Napa Police Department, in partnership with the community, is to promote and maintain a peaceful, safe and secure environment.
Vision
We are dedicated to maintaining a high quality of life and safety by recognizing and adjusting to the changing needs of the community. To do this, we pledge, in partnership with the community, a commitment to resolve problem and address needs with excellence, initiative and integrity.
The City of Napa and its Police Department are searching for individuals of unquestionable integrity who can demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills under all conditions. We seek leaders who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to evaluate emergency situations while remaining calm, and the skills to think critically and make sound split-second decisions. Click here to learn more about the Napa Police Department or contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 257-9505.
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill multiple Police Officer Trainee - Recent Academy Graduate vacancies and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be at least one (1) year unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules. This list may be used to fill positions at the Community Services Officer I/II level.
Ideal candidates for the Police Officer Traineerole will have a record of successfully demonstrating the following competencies:
- Technical Professional/Knowledge and Skills - Achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; kept up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
- Building Trust - Interacted with other departments and divisions in a way that gives others confidence in their intentions and those of the organization.
- Interpersonal Communications - Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions.
- Decision Making - Identified and understood issues, problems, and opportunities; compared information from different sources to draw conclusions and develop appropriate solutions.
- Resolving Conflict - Helped others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; used appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
- Stress Tolerance - Maintained stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handled stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
- Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
- Managing Work - Effectively handled one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification.
- Completed Online Employment Application
- Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
- Documentation of a POST Basic Police Academy Certification within the last 3 years.
- Copy of PELLETB T-SCORE of 48 or higher within the last 6 months.
Under supervision, performs a variety of entry level police support duties in a learning capacity; assists and observes Police Officers and civilian police personnel; attends the Police Academy to obtain a P.O.S.T. Certificate of Completion; performs related work which may require public contact but not the enforcement of laws.
This is a pre-entry level law enforcement classification in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career as a sworn peace officer. Appointment to this classification is expected to lead to development of knowledge, skills and abilities which can be applied upon successful entrance to the Police Officer class. Upon attainment of the appropriate P.O.S.T. certification, incumbents in this class will be appointed to the Police Officer classification; such appointment is expected by the completion of the probationary period. The Police Officer Trainee is distinguished from Police Officer in that the latter is the working level class with enforcement powers requiring sworn peace officer status.
In addition to attending the Police Academy to gain training and proficiency in law enforcement terminology, concepts, techniques and to gain the requisite knowledge to be eligible to perform the duties of a sworn peace officer, candidates may perform the following duties as assigned:
- Ride with officers to observe and learn peace officer responsibilities and techniques.
- Operate police information equipment, including computer systems, teletypes and telephones to enter and research information at the direction of an Officer or police civilian.
- Assist in processing, packaging, labeling, storing and destroying property and evidence; may provide assistance with photocopies, files, indexes and locating police records and related paperwork.
- Perform errands for the department such as transporting information and paperwork to court and district attorney offices; perform related duties as assigned.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability required for this position would be: Equivalent to graduation from high school and any full or part-time work experience of a length to demonstrate good work habits. Experience working in a police environment and completion of college-level course work related to law enforcement are preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic English grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation; basic mathematics; effective communication and public speaking; effective problem solving techniques; basic law enforcement concepts; basic computer operating systems and software applications related to the work.
ABILITY TO: Successfully complete the P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations; learn to implement and enforce laws, policies, regulations, guidelines and orders concerning the protection of life, property and the maintenance of law, order and peace; observe and accurately recall names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; think and act quickly in emergency situations; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; exercise sound judgment, often under pressure; understand and carry out written and oral directions; write at a fast rate of speed to prepare accurate and factual written reports; perform basic math computations; safely operate motor vehicles; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, public officials and representative of other agencies; utilize computers and computer software, as required; learn to meet the minimum standards of use with department-issued or approved lethal and non-lethal weapons.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess sufficient physical strength, ability, coordination and stamina to perform the essential duties of a Police Officer.
MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa
Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.
Please answer all mandatory supplemental questions. Type in "N/A" if the question does not apply. Do not leave any questions blank or your application may be rejected. List all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.
Notification and correspondence will be sent via e-mail only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct e-mail address is provided and that correspondences are being received. Some e-mail accounts recognize these e-mails in the spam/junk folders. Please check your e-mail spam/junk folders or allow e-mail correspondences from e-mails ending in neogov.com.
SELECTION PROCESS
- An Application Appraisal will be conducted to evaluate each candidates' supplemental questionnaire and will be evaluated for educational course work, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. (Pass/Fail).
- Candidates who pass the Application Appraisal will be invited to a panel interview.
- The probationary period is the last phase of the selection process. Incumbents are required to establish a bona fide residence in compliance with agreed-to travel time (1 hour) by completion of the probationary period.
Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% in each phase of the selection process. When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Assistant Human Resources Director.
Candidates referred to the Police Department for a selection interview are required to sign authorization and release forms authorizing thorough background and reference checks. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.
Candidates referred to the Police Department for a selection interview are required to sign authorization and release forms authorizing thorough background and reference checks. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Candidates for the position of Police Officer Trainee are required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy. During the background investigation candidates are required to complete and submit a California Personal History Statement (POST Form 2-251 Rev. 02/2013). The information that you provide in the Personal History Statement will be used in the background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for the position of Police Officer Trainee, in accordance with POST Commission Regulation 1953. Additionally, for the position of Police Officer Trainee, a pre-placement psychological and medical examination is required prior to employment. Click here to review the State of California Personal History Statement.
