The City of Napa is seeking our next Police Chief!
We are looking for a visionary and community-oriented leader to serve as our next Police Chief, who will embody the City of Napa’s core values of Integrity, Inclusion, Service, and Collaboration.
***This recruitment is planned to open for application submittals in early May 2025. Please contact us at hr@cityofnapa.org or (707) 257-9505 if you have any questions in the meantime.***
QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of relevant executive or command experience in a municipal or county law enforcement agency, coupled with a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in a related field is desired. A Master's degree and/or formal leadership training is preferred.
MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa
Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.
Language Equity
If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.
Reasonable Accommodations
The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.
Please note that applications will only be accepted online via the City of Napa's website once the application filing period begins in early May.
From the parks and beautiful landscape to the world class wine and its booming industry -- there are so many reasons to work with the City of Napa. As an employer, the City of Napa maintains a full time workforce of about 500 people, who are the heart and soul of our community. From engineering to public safety to parks maintenance to administration, we offer a variety of opportunities to grow your career in public service.