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

Napa, CA
Napa Police Department

Salary: $68,015.21 – $82,159.36 Annually.

Position Summary:
Under supervision, performs a variety of entry level police support duties in a learning capacity; assists and observes Police Officers and civilian police personnel; attends the Police Academy to obtain a P.O.S.T. Certificate of Completion; performs related work which may require public contact but not the enforcement of laws.
Essential Functions:

  • Ride with officers to observe and learn peace officer responsibilities and techniques.
  • Operate police information equipment, including computer systems, teletypes and telephones to enter and research information at the direction of an Officer or police civilian.
  • Assist in processing, packaging, labeling, storing and destroying property and evidence; may provide assistance with photocopies, files, indexes and locating police records and related paperwork.
  • Perform errands for the department such as transporting information and paperwork to court and district attorney offices; perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Bilingual skills are desirable.
  • Entry Level: A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability required for this position would be: Equivalent to graduation from high school and any full or part-time work experience of a length to demonstrate good work habits. Experience working in a police environment and completion of college-level course work related to law enforcement is preferred.
  • Academy Attendee: In addition to the Entry Level requirements, current enrollment in, and attendance at, a California POST Basic Police Academy is required at time of application.