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Police Officer TraineeAre 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. 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.BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH), MILITARY BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS, AND/OR INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Completed Online Employment ApplicationCompleted Supplemental QuestionnaireIMPORTANT: 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.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 yardsSolid Fence Climb: Run 5 yards to a 6-foot solid fence, climb over fence, and continue running another 25 yardsBody Drag: Lift and drag 165-pound lifelike dummy 32 feetObstacle 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 vaulted500 Yard RunCandidates 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.
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napa, CA, 94558, US
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