Police Sergeant

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

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Police Sergeant

Alvarado Police Department | Alvarado, Texas

The Alvarado Police Department is seeking a motivated, ethical, and service-oriented law enforcement leader to serve as a Police Sergeant. This position is responsible for supervising patrol operations, developing officers, ensuring accountability, and providing frontline leadership in support of the Department's mission to deliver exceptional public safety services. The ideal candidate is an experienced law enforcement professional who leads by example, embraces community-oriented policing, develops subordinate personnel, and is committed to professionalism, accountability, and organizational excellence.

About the Department

The Alvarado Police Department is a progressive and growing agency located in Johnson County, Texas. The Department is committed to constitutional policing, community partnerships, officer development, and organizational accountability. We seek leaders who are willing to invest in their personnel, improve operations, and help build a world‑class law enforcement organization.

Why Alvarado?

This is an opportunity to be part of a growing organization that values initiative, leadership, accountability, and innovation. The Department is committed to developing future leaders and providing opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

NOTE: The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related to or a logical assignment to this class. Click HERE to see the complete job description.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant serves as a first-line supervisor responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating the daily activities of an assigned patrol shift or unit. Sergeants provide operational leadership, ensure compliance with Department policies and applicable law, review officer performance, and serve as the on-scene supervisor during routine and critical incidents.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned patrol personnel and daily operations.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate Department initiatives, directives, and training information.
• Review and approve reports, arrest 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates should possess:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Sound decision‑making ability under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and law enforcement operations.
• Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and develop personnel.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership.
• Possession of a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification or higher, issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Minimum of five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• A valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to meet and maintain all City of Alvarado employment standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, such as:
  • Field Training Officer
  • Acting Supervisor
  • Lead Investigator
  • Specialized Unit Leader
  • Comparable leadership assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certification or higher, issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Prior formal supervisory experience.
• Experience conducting evaluations, training, or mentoring personnel.
• Associate's Degree or higher.
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership development and community policing.

Work Schedule

Full‑time position. Requires the ability to work various shifts, including but not limited to days, nights, weekends, holidays, emergency response, and call‑back status. Must be capable of performing all essential duties of a Police Officer.

Application Process

Qualified applicants must successfully complete all required background investigations and selection processes. For additional information regarding the hiring process, salary, requirements, disqualification factors, or the lateral hiring process, please contact the Alvarado Police Department at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

For information regarding city benefits or other employee offerings, please visit: https://www.cityofalvarado.org/220/Benefits-and-Policies or contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The City of Alvarado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.