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

***CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - OPEN UNTIL FILLED*** 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? Have you recently taken the PELLET-B Written Exam and received a T-Score of 48 or higher? 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. Please see below to find more information on how to register for upcoming PELLET-B testing dates. *** Failure to attach required documents will result in candidate disqualification.*** J oin 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. Oh and did we mention the awesome pay and benefits? Our Police Officer Trainees are paid $34 - $41 per hour and receive benefits while attending the police academy. Upon graduation from the police academy and being sworn in as a Police Officer, there is additional pay and benefits. Currently, our full-time Police Officers earn a base salary of $115,148 - $147,082 annually, plus enjoy incredible health and retirement benefits. Check out the benefits links for Police Officer Trainee Benefits and Police Officer Benefits . 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. The Napa Police Department is searching for individuals with 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, the skills to think critically and make sound split-second decisions. Click here to learn more about the Napa Police Department. APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS : Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification. Completed Online Employment Application Completed Supplemental Questionnaire 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. UPCOMING PELLET-B TEST DATES: To be considered for this recruitment, you must have already taken the POST Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) and received a T-score of 48 or higher within the last six (6) months. If you do not already possess a valid T-score, please visit https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests and https://www.sacsheriff.com/pages/careers_selection_testing.php t o review upcoming test dates near the Bay Area. Further information on the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery is available on the POST website at https://post.ca.gov/LE-Entry-Level-Test-Battery-Applicant-FAQs . The Napa Police Department's minimum passing test score is 48 or higher. It is your responsibility to locate an agency for the P.O.S.T. Pellet-B testing. Some local testing agencies are listed below: - Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (Register online: https://www.sacsheriff.com/pages/careers_training_academy.php ) - The Academy South Bay Regional Public Safety Training (Register online: https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests/ ) 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: Chain Link Fence Climb: Run 5 yards to a 6-foot chain link fence, climb over fence, and continue running another 25 yards Solid Fence Climb: Run 5 yards to a 6-foot solid fence, climb over fence, and continue running another 25 yards Body Drag: Lift and drag 165-pound lifelike dummy 32 feet Obstacle Course/Agility Run: Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb-height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted 500 Yard Run 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 under