Police Officer - LATERAL

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - OPEN UNTIL FILLED HIRING INCENTIVES FOR LATERAL CANDIDATES

$15,000 APPOINTMENT INCENTIVE

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

VACATION ACCRUAL CREDIT

The $15,000 incentive will be paid to hired candidates on the first paycheck following their hire date. The relocation reimbursement may apply 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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…