Police Officer Trainee (PROOF OF Pellet-B T-Score Required

Police Officer Trainee

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 a rewarding career path to help others? Do you excel at making good decisions under pressure? Napa Police Department invites you to APPLY for POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE. IMPORTANT:
At the time of application, you must have completed a POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) and received a T-score of 48 or higher within the last six (6) months. A minimum T-Score of 48 is required within the last six (6) months. You must attach a letter verifying your T-Score to your application. Join our team at Napa Police Department and you'll learn to protect the community 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 our residents.

BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH), MILITARY BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS, AND/OR INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! The Napa Police Department is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to its diverse local community. A career with the Napa Police Department offers many rewards: opportunities to make significant positive impacts on people in your community; an amazing variety of work and challenges;

competitive salaries and excellent benefits; and a satisfying public service career.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification.

PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING (PAT):
Napa Police Department will run the Physical Agility Testing (PAT) on a continuous basis. The Physical Agility Testing includes five (5) components:

Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation including a polygraph, psych, and medical examinations.
* Academy Attendees*:
Applicants who are currently enrolled in and attending a California POST Basic Police Academy must provide proof of enrollment at the time of application. Ideal candidates for the Police Officer Trainee 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 others in a way that builds 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.