Police Sergeant — Lead Field Team for Public Safety

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a Police Sergeant to lead a team of sworn officers in daily operations, emergency response, and community safety initiatives. The role emphasizes supervision, policy enforcement, and a strong commitment to public service.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, six years in law enforcement with supervisory experience, and NC CJ Standards certification. A valid NC driver’s license (or equivalent) is required with prompt eligibility to obtain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of law enforcement experience including supervisory experience.
• General certification issued by North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards.
• Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state license with ability to obtain NC license within 60 days and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Directs a team of sworn police officers in the field to provide public safety and enforce laws.
• Responds to emergencies and maintains order.
• Promotes good community relations and protects people and property.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

General certification issued by NC CJ Training and Standards

Job description

Police Sergeant

• 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

The Police Sergeant performs responsible work directing a team of swornpolice 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.

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

Application and instructions are available here. Position will remainOpen Until Wednesday, October 21st at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

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 Citymakesemployment 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 serviceor veteran status,genetic information, or any other classification protected byapplicablefederal, state, and local laws and ordinances.