Sergeant Jobs in North Carolina

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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Correctional Sergeant III - Anson Correctional Institution Salary $39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually Location Anson County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07970 INST53 60058483 Department...

Correctional Sergeant I Catawba Correctional Center

  • Catawba, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Catawba, NC
  • 4 days ago

powered by NEOGOV Correctional Sergeant I Catawba Correctional Center Salary $35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually Location Catawba County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07949 INST4 60073430...

Correctional Sergeant III - Marion Correctional Institution

  • Marion, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Marion, NC
  • 6 days ago

Employees at this level supervise more staff than recognized in the lower-level Correctional Sergeant I or II....

Correctional SGT III

  • Windsor, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Windsor, NC
  • 6 days ago

Work The Correctional Sergeant III position is located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, North Carolina, which houses approximately 1504 medium or close custody male offenders....

Correctional Sergeant I

  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 6 days ago

Correctional Sergeant I Job Details This listing closes on 7/7/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....

Police Sergeant (Patrol)

  • Brevard, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary: This supervisory position performs a full range of general law enforcement duties, including crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and emergency response....

Correctional Sergeant II

  • NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • NC
  • 45+ days ago

Correctional Sergeant II Salary $37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually Location Bertie County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06256 INST 600660162 Department Adult Correction Division Operations...

Police Sergeant

  • Kinston, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kinston, NC
  • 60+ days ago

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Three years of experience preferred as a sworn law enforcement officer....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Sergeant Jobs in North Carolina

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 in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.0%
Master's Degree
17.7%
High School or GED
17.1%
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 in North Carolina
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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