Lateral Police Officer

***CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

HIRING INCENTIVES:

$15,000 APPOINTMENT INCENTIVE

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

VACATION ACCRUAL CREDIT

(see below for additional information)

UPCOMING SALARY INCREASES:

Additional 2% Salary Increase effective September 1, 2025

Additional 2% Salary Increase effective March 1, 2026

Hiring Incentives: The $15,000 incentive will be paid to hired candidates in three $5,000 installments: $5,000 at first pay period of hire, $5,000 at completion of FTO, and $5,000 at completion of the probationary period. The relocation reimbursement applies to eligible candidates for moving expenses as defined by IRS rules. Vacation accrual credit includes 80 hours that may be granted at time of hire, and then upon successful completion of probation a new employee may move to the appropriate vacation accrual tier based on their total years of service as a peace officer. Hiring Incentives are available for up to five (5) positions until filled. APPLY TODAY!

The City of Napa has immediate vacancies within the Police Department for Police Officers.

Imagine living and working in the beautiful wine country of Napa Valley! The City of Napa is the centerpiece, the dynamic and vibrant hub of this idyllic valley with a population of over 80,000. Famous for its wineries, Napa offers an incredible combination of suburban amenities, rural beauty and the urban benefits of being only one hour from San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.

The Napa Police Department is a dynamic and progressive police agency dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to the Napa community. Programs such as the Youth Diversion Program, Homeless Outreach Program, and the School Resources Officer Program are examples of the department's commitment to the community policing philosophy and reinforces its Mission Statement: "Community, Service, Excellence." The Napa Police Department strives to be a model organization, recognized and acknowledged by the public and its peers, and is committed to integrity and professionalism. The Department's highest priority is to ensure that the community remains a safe haven, allowing residents and visitors alike to enjoy a high quality of life.

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. Click here to learn more about the Napa Police Department.

Laterals: We are searching for gifted individuals of unquestionable integrity who can demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills under all conditions. Consideration as a Lateral Police Officer is available to applicants with one year of experience in a sworn law enforcement position in the State of California (as defined in Penal Code Section 830.1) and possession of a California POST Basic Certificate.

Laterals Outside of California): One year of experience in a sworn law enforcement position and successful completion of the California POST Basic Course Waiver Process is required by time of hire.

Academy Graduate: Possession of a current California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate is required at time of application.

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill current and future Police Officer vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be at least 6 months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

Ideal candidates for the Police Officer - Lateral role 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.

*** PLEASE NOTE: You must attach a copy of your California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate to your application. Failure to attach required documents will result in candidate disqualification. ***

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (Certificates must be attached to your online application. Certificates sent via fax, e-mail, U.S. mail, or delivered in person will not be accepted.)

1. Completed Employment Application (only online applications will be accepted)
2. Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3. California POST Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate
4. Acknowledgement of your ability to comply with the standards set forth in the Police Department Recruitment and Selection Standards document. Refer to the supplemental questionnaire (Questions #7-#8) for the candidate acknowledgment.

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