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

Salary : $70,761.32 - $85,476.54 Annually
Location : 1541 Second Street, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-PD10-PD-002
Department: Police
Opening Date: 03/23/2026


DESCRIPTION
***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.***
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.Oh and did we mention the awesome pay and benefits? Our Police Officer Trainees are paid $34 - $41 per hour and receive benefits w hile 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.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification.

1. Completed Online Employment Application
2. Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3. 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 and to 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 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: )
- The Academy South Bay Regional Public Safety Training (Register online: )

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:

1. Chain Link Fence Climb: Run 5 yards to a 6-foot chain link fence, climb over fence, and continue running another 25 yards
2. Solid Fence Climb: Run 5 yards to a 6-foot solid fence, climb over fence, and continue running another 25 yards
3. Body Drag: Lift and drag 165-pound lifelike dummy 32 feet
4. 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
5. 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 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.

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill multiple Police Officer Trainee vacancies and may be used to fill future similar full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules. This list may be used to fill positions at the Community Services Officer I level.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.


CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

***NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS***

SELECTION PROCESS
The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.


The promulgated eligibility list for this recruitment will be six (6) months, unless extended or abolished sooner.


Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months.


What happens next?

1. An Application Appraisal will be conducted to evaluate each candidates' supplemental questionnaire, educational course work, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position.
2. Candidates who pass the Application Appraisal and have provided proof of a PELLET-B with a qualifying T-Score will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test.
3. Candidates who pass the Physical Agility Testing will be invited to an In-Person Interview.
4. Candidates who pass the In-Person Interview will be placed on an eligible list.
5. Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation including a polygraph, psych, and medical examinations.
6. The probationary period is the last phase of the selection process. Incumbents are required to establish a bona fide residence in compliance with agreed-to travel time by completion of the probationary period.

Candidates referred to the Police Department for a selection interview are required to sign authorization and release forms authorizing thorough background and reference checks. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : Candidates for the position of Police Officer Trainee are required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy. During the background investigation candidates are required to complete and submit a California Personal History Statement (POST Form 2-251 Rev. 01/2024). The information that you provide in the Personal History Statement will be used in the background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for the position of Police Officer Trainee, in accordance with POST Commission Regulation 1953. Additionally, for the position of Police Officer Trainee, a polygraph, pre-placement psychological exam and medical examination is required prior to employment. Click here to review the State of California Personal History Statement.
Language Equity

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al View phone number on click.appcast.io. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following questions and type your responses to each question thoroughly, and accurately, in the space provided.

This supplemental application is part of the selection process and may be used as part of a training and experience evaluation. This supplemental application gives you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of. Dependent on the volume of applicants additional assessment and/or supplementary questions may be added to the recruitment process prior to interviews. Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the evaluation of this supplemental application will be invited to partake in the interview process. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete.


The information that you provide will be evaluated "as-is," and you will not have a second chance to revise or clarify the information provided. Therefore, it is very important to provide concise, organized, and easy to read answers to each question.


Please note: If you do not have experience, type "none." Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information or overstating their skills will be disqualified from further consideration or, if hired, may be terminated from employment. If you do not have experience in a specific area, please indicate "None."


I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02


Have you taken the POST PELLET-B Written Exam and received a T-score of 48 or higher within the last 6 months?If yes, have you attached a letter showing your T-score to your application as proof of completion?
*NOTE*: Proof of PELLET-B T-Score of 48 or higher within last 6 months is required at time of application.

• Yes
• No

03


Please provide the date and T-score from your POST PELLET-B exam results. A minimum T-Score of 48 is required within the last 6 months.
04


Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


Please indicate your highest level of education.

• I do not have a High School Diploma, GED, or high school proficiency certificate.
• High School graduate, GED, or high school proficiency certificate
• One year of college (more than 24 semester units, but less than 60 semester units)
• Two years of college or higher (60 or more semester units, or A.A. or equivalent degree)
• Four year degree or higher

06


Please indicate the length of any experience working in a law enforcement environment in a non-sworn position, including corrections or military police.

• I do not have any experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Less than one year experience.
• One to two years of experience.
• Two to four years of experience.
• Over four years of experience.

07


Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
I understand that the position I have applied for requires conducting a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph, prior to any appointment. The Police Department Recruitment and Selection Standards Policy and Napa Police Hiring Guidelines defines the standards which are applied in investigating and evaluating background information provided by applicants for employment in the Police Department.

By selecting the option below, you certify that you have read and understand the Police Department Recruitment and Selection Standards and Napa Police Hiring Guidelines documents and can comply with the standards set forth by the Police Department for recruitment and selection.

You can access the Police Department Recruitment and Selection Standards (Policy 1000 on Page 652)

You can access the Napa Police Hiring Guidelines

• I have read and understand the Police Department Recruitment and Selection Standards and Napa Police Hiring Guidelines documents and can comply with the standards set forth by the Police Department for recruitment and selection.

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CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By submitting your application packet, you are certifying that the following is true and correct:

I understand that all information I have provided on all documents is subject to verification. Submitting information that is false, inaccurate, or incomplete to the extent that it misrepresents the facts may result in my disqualification, ineligibility or separation from employment.

I understand that the documents I submit may be forwarded to department managers who are making selections from the eligible list resulting from this examination.

I have read the above instructions and information, and certify that I have complied with these instructions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question