Police Sergeant - Lead Patrol & Community Trust

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking qualified candidates for Police Sergeant, a working, first-line supervisor responsible for leading patrol personnel, supervising operations, and upholding professional standards in our community. The position offers an hourly rate of $70.56–$79.42 DOE, with excellent benefits; deadline December 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m.; testing scheduled January 25–29, 2027.

Applicants must have at least five years as a sworn officer, California POST Intermediate Certificate or

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time sworn police experience.
• California POST Intermediate Certificate or higher.
• Demonstrate prior leadership experience.
• Experience building community trust through engagement and partnerships.
• No sustained disciplinary findings within the last five years.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts.
• Successfully complete all phases of the selection and background review.

Responsibilities

• Lead patrol personnel and supervise field operations and critical incidents.
• Develop and evaluate employees; maintain accountability and professional standards.
• Support Department initiatives and community partnerships.
• Demonstrate command presence and sound tactical judgment during incidents.
• Ensure effective report writing and administrative readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Judgment

Decision-Making

Employee Development

Communication

Building Community Trust

Ethics & Integrity

Conflict Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Operational Readiness

Report Writing

Education

Two years college

California POST Intermediate Certificate

Military active-duty substitution (4 years)

Job description

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking qualified candidates for Police Sergeant, a working, first-line supervisor responsible for leading patrol personnel, supervising operations, and upholding professional standards in our community. The position offers an hourly rate of $70.56–$79.42 DOE, with excellent benefits; deadline December 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m.; testing scheduled January 25–29, 2027.

Applicants must have at least five years as a sworn officer, California POST Intermediate Certificate or