Police Lieutenant; Promotional

Police Lieutenant – Internal Promotional Recruitment

This announcement is available only to City of Napa full‑time classified employees.

Applications may be submitted starting Friday, January 16, 2026. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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.

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

The Department’s goal through this selection process is to identify candidates who are currently ready to take on the role of Police Lieutenant and to identify competency strengths and areas for development for all officers who, by applying for the Police Lieutenant role, have demonstrated interest in furthering their career with the City and ensuring a path for continuing development.

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM – HR Training Annex, 1541 Second Street
• Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM – HR Training Annex, 1541 Second Street
• Virtual participation via Microsoft Teams available upon request. Email the Human Resources Department for instructions.

• Information Session #1 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
• Application Submittal Period Opens – Friday, January 16, 2026
• Information Session #2 – Friday, January 23, 2026
• Application Submittal Period Closes – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (by 11:59 PM)
• Police Lieutenant Testing Process – Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Regular Civil Service Commission Meeting – Monday, February 23, 2026 (Promulgation of Eligibility List)
• Chief’s Interviews – Tuesday, February 24, 2026

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills – Satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in functional areas related to the Police Lieutenant position; solid understanding of policies, procedures and the law; current awareness of developments and trends in law enforcement.
• Decision Making – Ability under pressure to identify priorities and assert command and control over major incidents, promoting public safety by managing, deploying, and directing personnel and resources; think critically, communicate effectively, and employ the Incident Command System as appropriate.
• Building Trust – Interaction with others in a manner that gives confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Emotional Intelligence – Perceiving and interpreting emotions and behavior accurately; using insights to manage own responses so behavior matches values and delivers intended results.
• Managing Conflict – Effectively handling antagonistic situations using appropriate interpersonal styles to reduce tension or conflict.
• Mentoring – Providing timely guidance and feedback to strengthen knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish tasks or solve problems.
• Leadership Disposition/Inspiring Others – Demonstrating traits and dispositions of successful leaders; exhibiting behaviors that inspire and guide individuals toward higher performance.
• Community Policing – Fostering trust within the community; understanding community dynamics to enhance crime prevention; engaging residents in developing neighborhood safety strategies.
• Continuous Learning / Self‑Development – Actively identifying new learning opportunities and applying new knowledge and skills on the job.
• Optimizing Diversity – Establishing and supporting systems, policies, and practices that reduce barriers and leverage the capabilities and insights of diverse individuals.
• Aligning Performance for Success – Guiding others to accomplish work objectives.

• Permanent status in the classified service at the City of Napa.
• Overall satisfactory rating on the most recent evaluation report.
• Salary less than the salary of the position for which the exam is given.
• Minimum qualifications of the class as stated below.

• At least two years experience as a Police Sergeant…