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.
- City of Saint Paul, Alaska
- Saint Paul Island, AK
- 1 hour ago
- City of Saint Paul, Alaska
- Saint Paul Island, AK
- 1 hour ago
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...
What you should have: Deep understanding (5 years+) of leadership in law enforcement. A strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others....
Coordinates crime prevention activities and community policing. Performs related duties as required by the Chief of Police to meet the needs of the City. May be required to work overtime....
Interacts with the public by speaking on various topics dealing with law enforcement and community policing....
*The top wage listed is contingent upon qualifying for certain incentives including educational, POST certification and longevity, which is transferable as a POST certified peace officer from other...
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...
Reporting directly to the Lieutenant II, this position will provide supervision for subordinate officers regarding their assigned tasks with male offenders in a Medium Custody State Corrections...
Correctional Sergeant II - Anson Correctional Institution
- Wadesboro, NC
- 16 hours ago
- Wadesboro, NC
- 16 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...
Provides first-line supervision to screening, park patrol, and parking enforcement teams. Supervises traffic control operations....
and Duties The Correctional Sergeant supervises the work of Correctional Officers in the safe custody discipline, and welfare of inmates or parolees on an assigned watch or in a major area; calls roll...
This includes criminal investigations, administrative investigations, law enforcement equipment/resources, training, traffic safety, campus safety concerns, truancy matters and other law enforcement...
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary education or equivalent; college level course work in law enforcement; one (1) year experience as a Patrol Officer; or any equivalent combination of education...
The use and care of firearms for the safety of staff, inmates and the public....
Firearms and other police-issued weapons or tools....
Position Title: Campus Police Sergeant Job Description: This is a supervisory position for sworn law enforcement officers....
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Sergeants offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Sergeant position
- Emergency Response
- Traffic Enforcement
- Criminal Investigations
- Patrol
- Firearms
- Community Policing
- Defensive Tactics
- Weapons
- Public Safety
- Crime Prevention
- Taser
- Background Investigations
- OC Spray
- Crowd Control
- Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice
- Security Training
- Physical Security
- Corrections
- Surveillance
- Closed-Circuit Television
- Emergency Management
- Report Writing
- Personnel Management
- Drug Testing
- Complaint Resolution
- First Aid
- Recordkeeping
- Interviewing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Closing
- Military Background
- Background Checks
- Investigation
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Telephone Skills
- Writing Skills
- Events
- Documentation
- Filing
- Education Experience
- Reporting
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Communication Skills
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