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Saint Mary's College of California

Sergeant

Moraga, CA · On-site

$43K - $68K/yr

The Sergeant performs all standard officer duties while taking on added supervisory ... Patrol * Security & Response: Conduct security patrols and routine checks across 68+ campus ...

Babson College

Police Sergeant

Babson Park, MA · On-site

$45.77/hr

The Sergeant may be assigned as a shift patrol supervisor or to any special assignments. Generally working under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Patrol Lieutenant, a Sergeant shall have ...

Babson College

Police Sergeant

Wellesley, MA · On-site

The Sergeant may be assigned as a shift patrol supervisor or to any special assignments. Generally working under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Patrol Lieutenant, a Sergeant shall have ...

Lewis University

Police Sergeant

Romeoville, IL · On-site

... patrol and support services on assigned shifts -Provide leadership, direction and training to ... University Police Sergeants must maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of police ...

First Coast Security Solutions

Sergeant

Orlando, FL

$47K - $52K/yr

Sergeant First Coast Security Solutions provides security services nationwide. We are seeking a ... Position requires standing and walking patrols for extended periods and responding quickly. * Must ...

Babson College

Police Sergeant

Wellesley, MA

The Sergeant may be assigned as a shift patrol supervisor or to any special assignments. Generally working under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Patrol Lieutenant, a Sergeant shall have ...

Village of Greendale

Police Officer

Greendale, WI · On-site

$67K - $95K/yr

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, Captain, Lieutenant and Sergeant, the Patrol Officer is responsible for assisting the Chief of Police in maintaining law and order within the ...

Village of Greendale, WI

Police Officer

Greendale, WI · On-site

$67K - $95K/yr

Patrol Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, Chief of Police Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION The Patrol Officer is directly responsible to the ...

Rutgers University

Security Sergeant

Camden, NJ · On-site

$52K/yr

Security Sergeants will perform post inspections, train subordinates, perform security related ... Perform security related duties while on patrol, including but not limited to patrolling, parking ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for patrol sergeant in the United States is $28.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Patrol Sergeants?

Patrol Sergeants are law enforcement officers who supervise and coordinate the activities of police patrol officers within their assigned area or shift. They ensure that patrol officers carry out their duties effectively, respond to incidents, and enforce laws and regulations. Patrol Sergeants also provide guidance, training, and support to their team, handle administrative tasks, and often serve as a liaison between upper management and patrol staff. Additionally, they may respond to major incidents, conduct investigations, and prepare reports as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Patrol Sergeant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patrol Sergeant, you need strong law enforcement experience, leadership abilities, and typically a background in criminal justice or police academy training. Familiarity with incident reporting software, radio communications, and departmental policies is essential. Outstanding communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills make someone excel in this supervisory role. These competencies ensure effective team leadership, public safety, and the efficient handling of critical incidents in the field.

What are some common challenges Patrol Sergeants face when supervising patrol officers, and how can they effectively address them?

Patrol Sergeants often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative duties with field supervision, managing diverse personalities within their team, and ensuring consistent adherence to departmental policies. They can effectively address these challenges by maintaining clear communication, providing regular feedback and guidance, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Additionally, staying current with department training and emphasizing professional development helps Patrol Sergeants lead by example and support their officers in high-pressure situations.
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Police Officer 2 - Sergeant Sevier Campus

Police Officer 2 - Sergeant Sevier Campus

Tennessee Board of Regents

Sevierville, TN • On-site

$44K - $53K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Police Officer 2 - Sergeant Sevier Campus
Job no: 504494
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Sevierville
Categories: Staff
Job Title: Police Officer 2 - Sergeant Sevier Campus
Salary Range: $44,238 - $53,087
Institution: Walters State Community College - Sevier County Campus (Employees are assigned to a "home" location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)
Job Purpose: The Patrol Sergeant (Police Officer 2) supports students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors by monitoring activity on campus for the purpose of maintaining peace and enforcing laws and supports the college by ensuring a safe educational and work environment.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Performs foot and vehicle patrols of the assigned campus to preserve peace and enforce the rules and regulations of the college, state, federal and local laws, provide traffic direction and planning, prevent or detect and investigate criminal and non-criminal incidents, and serves as a field training officer for new officers.
  • Responds to calls for service, investigates accidents, criminal offenses, and non-criminal incidents; and takes appropriate law enforcement and investigative action. Performs safety equipment checks, participates in or conducts emergency preparedness and safety training and coordination. Trains, directs, and supervises subordinate officers.
  • Plans, coordinates and participates in student engagement activities.
  • Assists with planning, coordination and distribution of departmental personnel schedule, enforces departmental scheduling policy and assists with or is assigned oversight for scheduling of officers at satellite campus sites.
  • Conducts investigations, seeks out and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches crime scenes; collects, packages, stores, and evaluates evidence; arrests offenders; prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.
  • Prepares and maintains various records, reports and filing systems. Responsible for reviewing of all submitted reports from subordinate officers for detailed accuracy prior to submitting to the Captain or Chief for final review.
  • Secures and unlocks campus areas as needed, assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors as needed and otherwise protects and serves.
  • May perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma.
  • Five years of experience as a sworn police officer or deputy.
  • Meet or exceed the requirements of the minimum standards law as stated per TCA 38-8-106.
  • Official background check is required prior to a job offer being made.
  • Physical and psychological examinations are required upon acceptance of job offer. Passing these examinations is required to maintain position. Re-examination for both is required every five years.
  • Must be currently Tennessee P.O.S.T certified or left a full time Tennessee P.O.S.T certified employment within the last three years and certification status must be in good standing (Note: If P.O.S.T is not current then a physical and psychological examination is required upon acceptance).
  • Knowledge of campus policies and campus jurisdictional areas.
  • Knowledge of city, county, and state laws and court proceedings.
  • Knowledge of effective methods of investigation and police/security work.
  • Ability to operate law-enforcement equipment.
  • Ability to meet institutional and local area requirements related to arrest authority and weapons use.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field.
  • Prior supervisory experience.

Behavioral Core Competencies:
  • Conducts themselves in a mature and professional manner with a positive and helpful attitude.
  • Avoids becoming insubordinate, participating in gossip and other conduct unbecoming of an officer.
  • Maintains a high level of integrity and honesty.
  • Empowers and motivates team to maximize effectiveness.
  • Listens effectively, encourages and is receptive to new ideas; invites response/dissent; verifies he/she has a clear understanding of what others are saying.
  • Shares information readily with other officers and administration and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas
  • Breaks down barriers and develops influential relationships across teams/functions/layers; challenges others to identify new ways to view existing situations.
  • Empowers employees to adjust procedures to improve service quality and find creative solutions to problems. Recognizes and rewards achievement.
  • Spends time with employees to learn about their capabilities, needs, and priorities. Manages team conflict appropriately, providing feedback and coaching to develop team members.
  • Inspires improvement to advance the College's mission while preserving institutional principles and character; recognizes and rewards people whose actions support organizational change efforts.
  • Considers the impact and effectiveness of decisions prior to deciding on a specific course of action in deference to WSCC's benefactors and supporters.

Leadership & Supervisory: Provides supervision for employees of the department in nonexempt jobs. Receives little direct supervision; however, a Captain or Chief is available when needed.
Environment & Working Conditions: Work is completed in a variety of different settings including indoor and outdoor. Incumbent is regularly exposed to different weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, rain, wind, etc. Some work is completed in a temperature-controlled office setting with good lighting.
Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):
  • Requires frequent and significant movement by foot and patrol car.
  • Requires use of hands, eye, and finger coordination, must be able to handle and operate various types of police equipment to include firearms, Taser, handcuffs, baton, operation of communication equipment and/or other job tools.
  • Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, jumping, walking and running, and crouching.
  • Must occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Requires working different shifts, some holidays, and some weekends.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.
REQ# 504494
Posting Closes: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Advertised: 02 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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