Police Sergeant (Promotional) - COMING SOON!

Overview

COMING SOON! APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025. THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025.

This is an internal promotional recruitment, only open to City of Napa full-time classified employees.

The Napa Police Department is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our community. A career with us offers many rewards : competitive salaries and excellent benefits; chances to create significant positive impact on people in your community; an amazing variety of work and challenges; and a fulfilling public service career.

Driving Principles

The Napa Police Department is unified in Safety, Support, and Service.

• Safety of the Community
• Support the Future
• Service Over Self

Recruitment Goals

The Police Department's goal through this selection process is to identify candidates ready to take on the role of Police Sergeant and to identify competency strengths and areas for development for all officers who have demonstrated interest in furthering their career with the City.

Information Sessions

Interested candidates are encouraged to attend Information Sessions to learn more about the role expectations and the selection process. Information Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2 : 00 PM and Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4 : 00 PM in the HR Training Annex (HR Department, 1541 Second Street). If you would like to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams, please email the Human Resources Department for instructions on remote participation.

Testing Timeline (Tentative)

Competencies

In addition to meeting qualifications, candidates should demonstrate the following competencies :

Establishing trust by perceiving and interpreting emotions and responding professionally.

Handling antagonistic situations effectively and reducing tension.

Providing timely guidance to develop others' knowledge and skills.

Demonstrating leadership traits and guiding others toward higher performance.

Fostering trust within the community and engaging residents in safety strategies.

Proactively seeking learning opportunities and applying new knowledge on the job.

Promoting policies that leverage diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Promotional Selection Process Eligibility

To participate in a promotional examination, applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of application :

This recruitment and examination is conducted to establish an eligibility list, which may be used to fill future vacancies during the active period of the list (two years unless extended).

For a full, detailed job description of Police Sergeant, please click here.

NOTE : City of Napa employees should use a personal email during the application process, not their work email.

Selection Process

The City of Napa uses a Civil Service Selection System based on merit, with broad outreach and equal opportunity. Some recruitments are targeted to current vacancies, while others may be used for future openings or comparable roles.

Additional Information

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