Police Sergeant

City of Visalia • Visalia, CA

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About The Position

The Visalia Police Department is establishing an eligibility list for Police Sergeant. Applicants must currently be employed with the Visalia Police Department and meet the eligibility requirements, providing appropriate supporting documents. The list will be used to fill future vacancies throughout calendar year 2027 unless there are not enough names for consideration.

The Police Sergeant supervises assigned shifts in the Operations Division, specialty units in the Operations Support Division, or administrative units in the Administration Division. The role responds to major law enforcement incidents, participates in major investigations, trains police personnel, and contributes to management projects and activities. The Sergeant performs related responsibilities as required and provides a positive leadership role in the organization.

The position requires maintaining P.O.S.T. physical standards and the ability to perform the essential functions described in the posting. The classification is FLSA non-exempt. The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Currently employed with the Visalia Police Department.
• Hold the position of Police Agent, or have four years of sworn municipal law enforcement experience, including the last two years with the Visalia Police Department as a full-time sworn Police Officer.
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in criminal justice, police science, or a related field. Proof of a minimum of 60 completed college units and current enrollment in an accredited college or university BA program is accepted in lieu of an associate's degree.
• Possess a POST Basic Professional Certificate.
• Possess a POST Intermediate Certificate.
• Successfully complete the POST Supervisory Course within one year of appointment.
• Attach proof of requirements to the application.
• Maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including the mobility, physical strength, and stamina needed to respond to emergencies and apprehend suspects.
• Be able to lift and push or pull individuals or objects weighing up to 25 pounds, work in a standard office setting, and operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned shifts in the Operations Division, specialty units in the Operations Support Division, or administrative units in the Administration Division.
• Respond to major law enforcement incidents and participate in major investigations.
• Participate in training police personnel and in other management projects and activities.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.
• Provide a positive leadership role in the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree