Police Officer Trainee (PROOF OF PELLET-B T-SCORE REQUIRED)

City of Napa • Napa, CA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Napa Police Department is recruiting Police Officer Trainees to serve the community and attend a police academy. Trainees are paid $34–$41 per hour and receive benefits while attending the academy. After graduating from the academy and being sworn in as a Police Officer, employees receive additional pay and benefits. The posting states that full-time Police Officers currently earn a base salary of $115,148–$147,082 annually, plus health and retirement benefits.

Applicants must have taken the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) within the previous six months and earned a T-score of at least 48. A letter verifying the score must be attached to the application. Applicants currently attending a California POST Basic Police Academy must provide proof of enrollment. The role includes physical agility testing and, during the selection process, a thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, and medical examination. Incumbents must establish a bona fide residence within the agreed travel time by the end of the probationary period.

The department seeks candidates with integrity, sound judgment, strong communication and decision-making abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and perform under pressure. The City of Napa describes its mission as growing a vibrant, sustainable community through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence, with core values of integrity, service, inclusion, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Complete the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) within the six months before applying and earn a T-score of 48 or higher.
• Attach a letter verifying the qualifying PELLET-B T-score to the application.
• Submit a completed online employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
• If currently enrolled in and attending a California POST Basic Police Academy, provide proof of enrollment with the application.
• Pass the selection process, including the application appraisal, physical agility test, in-person interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, and medical examination.
• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and decision-making skills under all conditions.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to evaluate emergency situations while remaining calm.
• Meet the physical agility test requirements, including fence climbs, dragging a 165-pound dummy, an obstacle course, and a 500-yard run.
• Establish a bona fide residence in compliance with the agreed travel time by completion of the probationary period.
• Sign authorization and release forms for background and reference checks when referred for a Police Department selection interview.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish ability is encouraged.
• Military background is encouraged.
• Experience with diverse populations is encouraged.
• Involvement in community initiatives is encouraged.
• Competencies highlighted for ideal candidates include technical/professional knowledge and skills, building trust, interpersonal communication, decision-making, resolving conflict, stress tolerance, initiating action, and managing work.

Responsibilities

• Protect and serve the community after completing academy training and being sworn in as a Police Officer.
• Evaluate emergency situations, remain calm under pressure, and make sound decisions, including split-second decisions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Build trust and work collaboratively with community members and colleagues.
• Help resolve conflict and reduce tension while promoting shared goals.
• Manage time and resources effectively and take prompt, proactive action to accomplish work goals.

Benefits

• Benefits while attending the police academy; specific trainee benefits are referenced through a benefits link.
• Additional pay and benefits after academy graduation and being sworn in as a Police Officer.
• Health benefits.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed