Police Sergeant

Lexington Police Department; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant to lead a team of sworn officers in the field, directing patrols and investigations to maintain order, respond to emergencies, protect people and property, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promote positive community relations.

The salary range is $67,238–$84,048 per year, with excellent benefits; work schedule is 42 hours per week, full-time, with rotating assignments. Closing date: 10/21/2026.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Six years of law enforcement experience including supervisory role as a Police Corporal or equivalent.
• General certification issued by North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards.
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of sworn officers in the field to maintain order and respond to emergencies.
• Enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws and protect people and property.
• Promote good community relations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Law enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC CJ Standards certification

Job description

Police Sergeant

The Police Sergeant performs responsible work directing a team of sworn police officers in the field to provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$67,238 - $84,048 Starting annual salary, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:10/07/2026 11:15 AM
• Deadline to Apply:10/21/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Six years of law enforcement experience including experience in a supervisory role as a Police Corporal or equivalent position
• General certification issued by North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule

Varied Schedule, rotating shifts, flexibility in assignments (patrol or investigations). 42 Hours per Week. Paid bi-weekly.

Closing Date

Position will remain Open Until Wednesday, October 21st at 11:59pm.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.