Lead Patrol Sergeant: Community-Focused Leader

Alvarado, City of (TX); Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alvarado Police Department is seeking an experienced Police Sergeant to supervise patrol operations and provide frontline leadership. You will develop officers, enforce department policies, review performance, and support community‑oriented policing initiatives.

The ideal candidate has extensive sworn law enforcement experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to professionalism, accountability, and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and law enforcement operations is necessary.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop personnel effectively.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership.
• Possession of a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification or higher (TCOLE).
• Minimum of five years sworn law enforcement experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned patrol personnel and daily operations.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate Department initiatives, directives, and training information.
• Review reports, affidavits, citations, warrants, and investigative documentation.
• Monitor officer activity to ensure compliance with policy, law, and professional standards.
• Respond to and supervise high‑risk, complex, or critical incidents.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and personnel development activities.
• Review body‑worn camera footage and conduct officer performance reviews.
• Conduct preliminary administrative investigations and complaint reviews.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Support community engagement and problem‑solving initiatives.
• Identify operational challenges and provide recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Criminal law knowledge

Supervisory ability

Integrity/servant leadership

Education

Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (TCOLE)

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

The Alvarado Police Department is seeking an experienced Police Sergeant to supervise patrol operations and provide frontline leadership. You will develop officers, enforce department policies, review performance, and support community‑oriented policing initiatives.

The ideal candidate has extensive sworn law enforcement experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to professionalism, accountability, and organizational excellence.