Police Sergeant - CPOA (INTERNAL POSTING)

City of Columbia, MO

Columbia Township (MO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Police supervisor to lead an assigned unit, overseeing daily operations, reviewing reports, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The role includes managing administrative tasks and policy development, depending on assignment.

Candidates must have 60+ college credits and 5 years as a commissioned officer; Field Training Officer experience is preferred.

Qualifications

60 or more college credit hours from an accredited college, preferred.
5 years of experience as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer by time of appointment.
Field Training Officer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring and discipline; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees schedules; provides training; handles employee concerns; conducts evaluations; acts as liaison between employees and management.
Provides law enforcement service as a sworn officer.
Performs administrative tasks, participates in meetings, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
Reviews investigations to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and ordinances.
Provides effective customer service to citizens and ensures supervised personnel do the same.
Manages assigned systems and processes.
Regular attendance is required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

60+ college credits

Job description

City of Columbia, Missouri Career Opportunities

Special Instructions

The reference/study guide must be obtained by the applicant from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday at the Human Resources Office, located at 600 E. Broadway beginning at 8:00 am Monday, September 21, 2026 through 5:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026 through December 18, 2026.

Submission of a one page resume and cover letter is required in order to apply.

Posting Number

4317P

Position Title

Police

Department

Police

Job Code

03002

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation

CPOA

Division

OPERATIONS/PATROL

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to perform responsible law enforcement and supervisory work of assigned unit, personnel, and daily operations. Completes and reviews reports and documentation, oversees designated areas, and works with stakeholders to problem solve as required. Manages assigned administrative tasks, including processes, systems, and policy development, depending upon assignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hires; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
Provides law enforcement service as a sworn officer.
Performs administrative tasks, participates in meetings, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
Reviews and conducts investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and ordinances.
Provides effective customer service to citizens and ensures those supervised do the same.
Manages assigned systems and processes.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.
May be responsible for the billing, collection, and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Education and Experience

60 or more college credit hours from an accredited college, preferred.
5 years of experience as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer by time of appointment.
Field Training Officer experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

Must possess a Class A Peace Officer Standards and Training License.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Legal studies including statutory and case law.
Applicable policies, procedures, and processes.
Current trends and best practices in law enforcement.

Skill in

Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees to make improvements or take corrective action.

Ability to

Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others.
Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Operate safely and effectively police vehicles, approved weapons, and equipment.
Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
Maintain a permanent residence within a 50-mile straight line radius of the Columbia Police Department, 600 E. Walnut St., Columbia, MO, within 180 days of hire.
To work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Work varied shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays and in an on-call capacity.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently or Often
Street environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently or Often
Vehicle - Frequently or Often
Right of way environment - Sometimes

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate - Frequently or Often
Individuals with known violent backgrounds -Frequently or Often
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
Communicable diseases - Sometimes
Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Sometimes
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) - Sometimes

Physical Demands

This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Incumbents required to maintain mental/physical health required to perform essential functions of the job. Required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment medical physical and at least biannually thereafter.
Incumbents may be required to wear a respirator and/or self -contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA ).

Hours/Days

Start Time and Shift information not provided.

Starting Salary Per CPOA Agreement

Pay Grade P3

Number of Positions Available

Establishing Eligibility Roster

Deadline to Apply

10/18/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

A Written Exam is required and scheduled for December 1, 2026 and December 2, 2026. After completing and submitting your application, you must obtain a test reference/study guide prior to 5:00 pm on October 30, 2026 to be scheduled for the required written exam. The reference/study guide must be obtained by the applicant from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday at the Human Resources Office, located at 600 E. Broadway beginning at 8:00 am Monday, September 21, 2026 through 5:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026 through December 18, 2026. Submission of a one page resume and cover letter is required in order to apply.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874. CITY (7235) TTY : 711 (MO RELAY )

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT , AFFIRMATIVE ACTION , EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : MALE / FEMALE

Other

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE - EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

Required Documents