Lateral Police Officer – Napa Valley (Relocation & $15K)

City-of-Napa,-C; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Appointment Incentive

Relocation Assistance

Vacation Accrual Credit

Job summary

City of Napa Police Department seeks qualified Police Officers to join a dynamic agency serving Napa Valley. This open continuous recruitment welcomes lateral candidates with CA POST certification and academy graduates meeting the requirements.

The department emphasizes integrity, service and professionalism while offering competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for growth within a community‑minded organization located near San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sworn law enforcement position preferred.
• Lateral applicants from CA require one year of CA sworn LE experience and POST Basic Certificate.
• Academy graduates with POST certification are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to ensure safety and enforce laws.
• Investigates incidents, threats, and accidents and documents findings.
• Coordinates with departments and agencies for public safety and investigations.
• Performs duties with professionalism, integrity and sound judgment.
• Responds to emergencies and provides first aid as needed.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Building trust

Interpersonal communications

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Stress tolerance

Initiating action

Managing work

Education

California POST Basic Certificate

Job description

City of Napa Police Department seeks qualified Police Officers to join a dynamic agency serving Napa Valley. This open continuous recruitment welcomes lateral candidates with CA POST certification and academy graduates meeting the requirements.

The department emphasizes integrity, service and professionalism while offering competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for growth within a community‑minded organization located near San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.