Police Sergeant

National Police; Winters (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winters Police Department in Winters, California, seeks a Police Sergeant to lead patrol operations and supervise staff in the Services and Operations Division. The Sergeant role includes training, grant administration, budget coordination, and coordinating with the Records Manager.

Candidates will investigate crimes, supervise critical incidents, and participate in hiring and field training programs; take on back-up patrol duties and ensure proper case flow to authorities; must meet all

Qualifications

• Must be free of felonies.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for citizenship.
• At least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and review staff work in services/operations division.
• Answer inquiries from the public and investigate complaints.
• Coordinate budget preparation and equipment/personnel costs.
• Investigate crimes, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and testify in court.
• Act as back-up patrol officer and supervise critical incidents.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Budgeting

Training management

Grant writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate

Tools

Records Management System

Incident Command System (ICS)

Job description

Salary: $120,608.00 - $159,902.00 Annually

Closing Date: 10/1/2026

Position Summary

The Winters Police Department enjoys widespread support from the community and elected officials. The Police Department presently staffs 11 full-time sworn positions. The Police Department operates from a modern public safety facility and focuses on providing staff with the highest quality equipment as well as ample training opportunities. The Police Department also has a take home vehicle program for officers that live within 60 miles of the city. Police Sergeants are a key element of the Winters Police Department team. Police Sergeants not only supervise and participate in patrol functions, they also have the opportunity to develop themselves by engaging in mid-management functions such as managing training, fleet maintenance, volunteer services and force options training; supervising and directly participating in investigations; writing and administrating grants; and managing complex projects.

Essential Functions

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff assigned to services and operations division; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and prepares various reports.
• Investigates crimes (burglaries, homicides, assaults, etc.) to find and implicate perpetrators; collects evidence, interviews witnesses, prepares cases, and testifies in court.
• Acts as a back-up patrol officer and assures proper flow of cases to authorities and appropriate agencies.
• Acts as supervisor at critical incidents and as an Operations Section Commander under the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Coordinates with the Records Manager in the development and maintenance of the Records Management System.
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates, justifies equipment/personnel, and controls expenditures.
• Coordinates with the Police Chief on hiring new personnel, conducting “oral boards,” and acquiring/maintaining department equipment.
• Acts as the department Training Manager; schedules and monitors training and coordinates the Field Training Program.
• Conducts Internal Affairs investigations as assigned; acts as the Liaison with outside agencies and other city departments.
• May conduct the important/essential duties of the Police Officer Journey level classification.

Requirements

• Free of any felony convictions
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
• At least 21 years of age
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education (C.D.E.), or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment
• P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate required
• Three (3) years’ experience as Sergeant, Corporal, and/or Field Training Officer is highly desired