Police Sergeant

Salary Information

This is a BART Police Management Association (BPMA) position.

(Step
1) $80.30/Hour to (Step
5) $95.26/Hour

Note:

External candidates will be offered Step 1.

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Police Lieutenant or other Chief of Police designee.

As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been at the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias‑based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de‑escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The BART Police Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Police Sergeant to lead and supervise a dynamic team of sworn officers and technical support personnel. Under the direction of command‑level officers, the Police Sergeant plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of BART patrons, employees, and infrastructure throughout the BART District. This first‑line supervisory role combines operational leadership with hands‑on policing, offering a unique opportunity to influence the department’s mission and service delivery.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Operational Leadership: Plan, organize, assign, and direct the daily activities of assigned personnel. Monitor staff performance, provide coaching and technical guidance, and maintain morale and productivity.
• Supervision and Development: Review and evaluate the work of assigned staff, provide constructive feedback, and oversee professional development and training initiatives.
• Law Enforcement Duties: Participate in patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and crime prevention activities as needed.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a liaison between the department, District staff, and the public. Represent BART Police at meetings with other law enforcement agencies, professional organizations, and community groups.
• Policy and Procedure Implementation: Assist in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare, review, and ensure the accuracy of reports, records, and correspondence.

This position is represented by the BART Police Management Association. The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Applications will be screened to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to proceed in the selection process. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

Note that District employees will be given priority of positions over external candidates in accordance with the governing MOU.

1. Law Enforcement Sergeant Written Exam – Tentatively scheduled on 1/22/26

• Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Planning
• Supervision
• Field Operations
• Legal Principles
• Written Communication
• General Law Enforcement Principles – CA

References for this examination include:

• Hess, K. and Wrobleski H. (2008). For the Record:
  Report Writing in Law Enforcement, 6th Edition. Innovative Systems.
• Adams, T (2014). Police Field Operations, 8th Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
• Whisenand, P. and McCain, E (2015). Supervising Police Personnel:
  Strengths‑Based Leadership, 8th Edition. Pearson Prentice…