Police Sergeant

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - ONE YEAR PROBATION PERIOD

NOTE:

This recruitment is restricted to City of Glendale employees who meet the promotional eligibility requirement as noted below.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule IV, Section 17, and at the request of the Police Department, the eligible list for this list shall be in effect for one year.

This classification performs first line supervisory police work.

Classification Code: 7101

This position reports to a Police Lieutenant.

In the City of Glendale, all positions are responsible for excellent performance in the following areas:

Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.

Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.

Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.

Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

Foster a teamwork environment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Give and receive direction in English.

Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.

Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Sixty (60) college semester units; A.A. or A.S. degree preferred.

Three years’ experience as a current Glendale Police Officer, including one year in the assignment of Field Patrol Officer.

Intermediate POST certificate.

A Valid California Driver’s License.

Work may be performed indoors or outside in a variety of field and weather conditions.

Evening work may be required.

Weekend or holiday work may be required.

Emergency response may be required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Work is performed on a 24-hour rotating shift.

Any employee at the rank of Police Officer who meets all of the minimum requirements as stated above, has completed probation and is occupying a permanent full‑time classification on file in Human Resources. Pursuant to CSC Rule VIII, Section 4G, all conditions for eligibility must be satisfied no later than 30 days after the final filing date.

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical and dental insurance.

Selection will involve a written examination (20%) followed by oral assessment panels (Professional Panel Interview 50% and Promotability Assessment Interview 30%). Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on each examination component to be placed on the eligible list.

The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that any special needs be advised of at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.