Sergeant Jobs

A Sergeant is a high-ranking official in the law enforcement industry. They are responsible for supervising and guiding lower-ranking officers, maintaining law and order, investigating crimes, and ensuring public safety. Their duties often include planning and coordinating operations, training officers, and dealing with complex or sensitive cases. Sergeants play a crucial role in maintaining discipline, implementing policies, and overseeing the daily operations of the police force. They must possess excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, as well as a thorough understanding of police procedures and laws.

Before becoming a Sergeant, an individual might serve as a Police Officer or a Detective. During their tenure in these roles, they gain valuable field experience and develop their skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and law enforcement, which are essential for higher positions. To become a Sergeant, one must have advanced certifications such as a police officer certification, officer-in-charge certification, or other relevant qualifications. In addition, they often undergo additional training in leadership, management, and specialized areas of law enforcement. Some law enforcement agencies also require Sergeants to have a degree in criminal justice or a related field.

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JHPD Police Sergeant - #Staff

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 hour ago

enforcement agencies, and public officials. + Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events...

Title: Corrections Sergeant: Green Rock Correctional Center #00397 State Role Title: Security Officer IV Hiring Range: $52,721.00 - $94,002.00 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location...

MTA Police Sergeant

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 hours ago

Employees in this classification are required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis, as required by the Police...

Police Sergeant

  • Sitka, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Sitka, AK
  • 1 day ago

investigations, including interviewing techniques and procedures Police equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcement First aid and CPR Skills in: Operating a personal computer...

Title: Corrections Sergeant: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women #00067 State Role Title: Security Officer IV Hiring Range: $55,126.00 - $94,002.00 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin...

Correctional Sergeant

  • Nevada City, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Nevada City, CA
  • 3 days ago

COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY, PROBATIONARY SERVICE....

Law Enforcement Sergeant - 42000253 (For Internal Agency Employees Only)

  • Cottondale, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Cottondale, FL
  • 3 days ago

Each Law Enforcement Sergeant shall meet the qualifications of law enforcement officers established by Chapter 943, Florida Statutes....

Corrections Sergeant

  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago

CORRECTIONS SERGEANT GENERAL DEFINITION: This is corrections security and custody work, overseeing the work of a group of Corrections Officers and other staff....

Police Sergeant - Excellent Benefits!

  • Cypress, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 4 days ago

law enforcement officer reporting to the Operations Division Lieutenant....

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Gainesville RYDC- Gainesville, GA (FSC)

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: Positively impact the lives of youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice through the collaborative creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational...

Police Sergeant

  • East Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Police Sergeant's duties are to organize and direct law enforcement activities during an assigned shift, including patrol functions, traffic regulation, and the enforcement of federal, state, and...

Police Sergeant

  • Rosenberg, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Rosenberg, TX
  • 4 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Responsibilities and Duties Law Enforcement Responsible for oversight of subordinate officers and other staff....

Doc Correctional Sergeant

  • Osceola, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Osceola, AR
  • 4 days ago

Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of experience in correctional security or law enforcement, including one year in a leadership capacity...

Correctional Sergeant II - Anson Correctional Institution

  • Wadesboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Wadesboro, NC
  • 5 days ago

This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position, enter a detailed description in the WORK...

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Rockdale RYDC- Conyers, GA

  • Conyers, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Conyers, GA
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: Positively impact the lives of youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice through the collaborative creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and educational...

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The Odd Destiny of Sergeant York
Alvin York, a pacifist farmer from Tennessee, and Joseph Oklahombi, a Native American from the Choctaw tribe, fought bravely in WWI. But while Alvin York received the highest honors, Joseph...
Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain Promotion Exam Practice Tests Plus+
Prepare for Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain promotion exams with Peterson's Achieve a passing score on the police promotional exam. Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain promotion exam...
Workplace Safety
In today's rapidly changing work environments, workplace safety has become more important than ever. From physical security threats to everyday safety protocols, having the right knowledge and...

Salary for Sergeant Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sergeant positions.



Highest Education Level

Sergeants offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.0%
Master's Degree
17.8%
High School or GED
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Some College
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sergeants
None
36.7%
4-6 years
12.9%
2-4 years
11.1%
10+ years
9.7%
8-10 years
9.0%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
6.9%
Less than 1 year
4.9%


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