Acting Police Sergeant - Internal

This position is open for INTERNAL candidates only.

Applicants must be a current City of Louisville Police Corporal in good standing to be considered.

The City of Louisville encourages current Police Corporals to apply for the Acting Police Sergeant position. The selected candidate(s) will serve in an acting capacity on a rotation, and/or until the position is permanently filled following a formal Assessment Center process, tentatively scheduled for May or June 2027.

The Acting Police Sergeant is under the general direction of the Operations Division Commander, this role is responsible for the supervision of commissioned and non-sworn personnel and for operational functions during an assigned shift. Serves as the highest-ranking Police Supervisor when Command Staff and Chief of Police are unavailable. Performs a variety of law enforcement and supervisory tasks required to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Serves as a "working Sergeant" and is actively involved in daily policing activities, and leading/mentoring Department members. The Police Sergeant serves as a member of the Department Management Team and performs other supervisory and administrative duties, and other work as directed.

• Review of applications after closing date
• Oral Board Interview with Command Staff
• Candidates may be asked to complete a written exercise.

Sergeant Step 1 – $56.05 hourly / $ annually
Sergeant Step 2 – $58.85 hourly/ $ annually

• Supports and ensures the department vision, mission, values and objectives are carried out.
• Oversees the assignment of Police Officers, Corporals, Code Enforcement Officers; evaluates performance; sets goals for Department member development; assists with problems; develops solutions; provides technical direction; addresses personnel problems; provides training as needed reviews reports; and performs other administrative activities as directed.
• Actively involved in on-scene supervision, management and leadership of Department members engaged in police activities, investigations and services. Responds to significant calls for service and major emergency call, particularly those where violence is anticipated; assumes command as required and provides direction to officers and others; ensures all cases are properly supervised. Prepares and oversees preparation of case information, reports, and warrants, and reviews all reports written by assigned personnel.
• Reviews officer reports, prepares reports of shift activities, and prepares performance evaluations of subordinates. Educates subordinates on policy and administrative decisions.
• Reviews officer training requests, identifies and recommends trainings.
• Reviews officer entries in Brazos, Data Collection Sheets, body worn camera system, The Beast, and evidence dispositions.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment on a periodic basis and ensures that all are well maintained.
• Performs a variety of police activities such as testifying in court, helping prepare cases, evaluating new equipment, public education, and special program development.
• Evaluates and allocates personnel and equipment resources as needed. Keeps the Operations Division Commander and Command Staff apprised of general and specific problems; such as equipment status, community or specific area problems, personnel problems, etc.
• Identifies Departmental challenges and provides suggested solutions and feedback to Command Staff.
• Makes forcible and non-forcible arrests.
• Operates specialized and non-specialized police equipment to include police cars, firearms, handcuffs, leg restraints, bullet proof clothing and equipment, radios and other related equipment.
• Understands the concepts of contemporary police methods,…