Police Sergeant

Alvarado Police Department; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alvarado Police Department in Alvarado, Texas is seeking a Police Sergeant to supervise patrol operations, mentor officers, and provide frontline leadership in support of public safety objectives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive sworn experience, strong integrity, and a commitment to community policing, accountability, and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Must hold Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (TCOLE) or higher.
• Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patrol personnel and daily operations.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate directives and training information.
• Review reports, arrest affidavits, citations, warrants, and investigative documentation.
• Monitor officer activity to ensure policy, law, and professional standards compliance.
• Respond to and supervise high-risk, complex, or critical incidents.
• Perform performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and personnel development.
• 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.

Job description

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.

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.

The City of Alvarado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.