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:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Bilingual skills are desirable.