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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City of Saint Paul, Alaska

Sergeant

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control...

Correctional Sergeant

  • Tehachapi, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tehachapi, CA
  • 3 hours ago

The Correctional Sergeant is responsible to ensure that Correctional Officers maintain security and inmate discipline....

Correctional Sergeant III - Central Prison

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 hours 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...

Police Sergeant

  • Warrenton, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Warrenton, VA
  • 7 hours ago

Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Training certification. Must meet and maintain all department training and education requirements for position. Apply Here:...

University Police Sergeant

  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago

Missouri POST certification required. The employee must maintain all the continuing education requirements to remain POST certified as a condition of continued employment....

Correctional Sergeant I

  • Smithfield, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 1 day ago

The Correctional Sergeant I position is located at Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield, NC, which houses approximately 668 minimum custody male offenders.Work in this class involves first-line...

Correctional Sergeant - WSP

  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 1 day ago

for the Corrections and Custody Officer 3 (Correctional Sergeant) positions at the Washington State Penitentiary....

(FSC) Georgia - Richmond - Augusta NEW Law Enforcement Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ 3 days ago Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Positively impact the lives of youth...

Juvenile Correctional Sergeant - Wilkes Rydc - Washington GA. (Fsc)

  • Washington, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, GA
  • 1 day ago

(FSC) Georgia - Wilkes - Washington NEW Law Enforcement Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ 2 days ago Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts JOB SUMMARY: Supervises, guides,...

Rejoining Police Sergeant - HC609570

  • MA
  • 1 day ago
  • MA
  • 1 day ago

Within this we have diverse opportunities within the organisation to join our dedicated units including Road Policing Unit, Pro-Active Police units, Firearms, Dog Unit and Neighbourhood Enforcement...

Sworn Public Safety Sergeant, (Classified Management)

  • Fairfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

Patrol and conduct traffic enforcement....

Correctional Sergeant III

  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Correctional Captain III, this position provides supervision for subordinate officers regarding their assigned tasks with male offenders in a Minimum/Medium/Close custody state...

Correctional Sergeant II

  • Columbus, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, NC
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Correctional Lieutenant II, this position is responsible for first-line supervision of Correctional Officer II's; increasing the custody and security coverage. Job...

Sheriffs Sergeant (Departmental Promotional Only)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago

A typical way to qualify is three years' experience as a sworn peace officer in a public law enforcement agency....

DOC Pinckneyville Correctional Sergeant

  • Pinckneyville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Pinckneyville, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Department of Corrections in Pinckneyville, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Correctional Sergeant position serves as a lead worker in IDOC facilities and is a vital...

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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
31.1%
Master's Degree
17.7%
High School or GED
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
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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