Police Sergeant

National Police; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Maryland seeks a Police Sergeant to oversee patrol squads, conduct investigations, and ensure public safety. This role requires leadership, decisive judgment, and the ability to coordinate with communities while upholding agency policies and the law.

The position involves supervising personnel, responding to both emergencies and routine calls, and maintaining detailed, accurate reporting through organized case files and testimony when required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, 21+, basic computer and internet literacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, keen observation skills, good moral character, strong passion for public service, willingness to work rotating shifts with short notice, four years of sworn law enforcement work, and at least two years of supervisory experience at the rank of corporal or above.
• Associates degree, six years of sworn law enforcement experience at the rank of corporal or above, and completion of first line supervisor training.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfy the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission requirements; maintain a valid law enforcement certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned geographical areas by car, motorcycle, bike, or on foot.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Enforces traffic laws, impounds vehicles, and investigates traffic collisions.
• Represents conduct of preliminary investigations with professionalism.
• Formulates solutions addressing community concerns.
• Coaches, mentors, and supervises subordinate employees, reviews performance.
• Completes reports and forms in the prescribed format.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public service motivation

Communication skills

Observation skills

Public engagement

Education

Associates degree

First line supervisor training

Maryland POST certification

Job description

Salary: $61,577.32 – $81,085.58

Position Summary:

Police sergeants perform a broad range of law enforcement duties such as conducting investigations, enforcing laws, preventing crime, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, performing high visibility patrols, making arrests, and rendering assistance to members of the public. Police sergeants are responsible for overseeing designated patrol squads, units, or divisions. This position involves significant decision making and independent judgement in conformity with agency objectives, standards, policies, procedures, and the law.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned geographical areas by car, motorcycle, bike, or on foot.
• Utilizes two-way radios and performs queries of computer databases.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Enforces traffic laws, impounds vehicles, and investigates traffic collisions.
• Operates speed detection equipment, computers, and preliminary breath test devices.
• Responds to roadway hazards, directs motorist, and restores traffic flow.
• Apprehends, transports, processes, and files charges against offenders.
• Prepares organized case files and testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Formulates solutions and takes action to address community concerns.
• Interviews and interrogates witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Documents facts, statements, observations, actions, and dispositions.
• Participates in youth programs and public engagement events.
• Renders first aid and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Safeguards crime scenes; identifies, collects, packages, preserves, and labels evidence.
• Maintains security of closed businesses; searches commercial, residential, and other structures.
• Remains alert for suspicious persons, vehicles, conditions, potential hazards, and illegal activities.
• Conducts preliminary investigations using tact and high degree of proficiency and professionalism.
• Coaches, mentors, and supervises subordinate employees, reviews performance and quality of work output.
• Completes reports and forms that are legible, accurate, factual, clear, concise, and in the prescribed format.
• Willingly performs other duties as assigned by superiors.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, twenty-one years of age or older, basic computer and internet literacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, keen observation skills, good moral character, strong passion for public service, acceptable personal grooming and hygiene habits, dedication to community-oriented policing, willingness to work rotating shifts and adjust duty schedule with little to no advance notice, four years of sworn law enforcement work, and at least two years of supervisory experience at the rank of corporal or above.
• Associates degree, six years of sworn law enforcement experience at the rank of corporal or above, and completion of first line supervisor training.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and satisfy the requirements set forth by the
• Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. Must maintain a valid law enforcement certification.