Police Sergeant

Recruitment Timeline

Recruitment Launch:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Information Sessions:
Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 1700, and Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 0900
Recruitment Closes - Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Candidate Written Exam:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Study Materials:
Candidate Exam Study Materials
Command Staff Interview Panel:
Week of March 23, 2026
Executive Staff Interview Panel:
Week of March 12, 2026
Candidate Notifications:
Week of March 30, 2026

Official Application (Completed in its entirety)
Resume
Supplemental Question Responses (Please see the link below for instructions/supplemental questionnaire)

Supplemental Questionnaire

To supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of law enforcement staff responsible for providing traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, training, and/or related services and activities; to act as watch commander as assigned; to ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; to participate in community based police activities and programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of law enforcement staff responsible for providing traffic and field patrol, investigations, community relations, internal affairs, and related services and activities.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned law enforcement services and activities; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; participate in the development of policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Participate in the selection of law enforcement staff; serve as recruiting coordinator; interview applicants and conduct background investigations; coordinate and administer various examinations including written, physical agility, and other related tests as needed; prepare written reports recommending hire of new officers.
• Train and evaluate assigned personnel; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; maintain evaluation and related files for assigned staff; promote career development of staff; conduct internal affairs investigations as assigned; follow-up on complaints.
• Establish, coordinate and monitor the department’s training program for sworn and non-sworn personnel; conduct specialized training classes; maintain a variety of records and prepare related reports; supervise and oversee the maintenance of department firearms and related law enforcement equipment.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures; participate in other administrative functions as assigned.
• When assigned to Patrol, supervise and participate in assigned patrol shift operations; prepare and conduct briefings; assign patrol beats; supervise and direct staff and activities on assigned shift; inspect equipment including vehicles; approve police reports and arrests; approve employee time sheets; review shift incidents and prepare log; participate in shift activities as necessary including enforcing local and State laws; preparation and implementation of special operations;
  
  may issue citations, make arrests, and transport prisoners; testify in court.
• When assigned to Investigations, supervise and personally conduct complete and detailed investigations of a general and specialized nature; coordinate complex investigations including those involving several officers, units and divisions; oversee and participate in undercover and surveillance operations; review all investigation reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers.
• Participate in all normal shift activities as assigned…