| Police Sergeant Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Police Sergeant. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Police Sergeant along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Police Sergeant is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Police Lieutenant, Police Records Clerk, Police Patrol Officer, Sheriff/Police Chief, Campus Police Officer, Campus Police Supervisor, Retail Loss Prevention Manager, Security Guard (EMT) - Casino, Security Guard - Casino |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Police Sergeant |
| Responsible for supervising patrol officers and agents as assigned and maintaining the chain of command within the operations of the department. Responsible for developing training programs for department personnel, directing special units, preparing special reports or projects as assigned, receiving and reviewing reports from officers, and assigning personnel in accordance to specific needs. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 5-7 years of law enforcement experience. Typically reports to a chief of police, captain, or lieutenant. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. |
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| Also referred to as: Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant |
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| Similar Jobs: Police Lieutenant, Police Records Clerk, Police Patrol Officer, Sheriff/Police Chief, Campus Police Officer, Campus Police Supervisor, Retail Loss Prevention Manager, Security Guard (EMT) - Casino, Security Guard - Casino |
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| Level of Education: Police Sergeant Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Police Sergeant Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Police Sergeant Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit | |
