Police Sergeant: Lead Patrol, Investigation & Training

City of Montebello; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montebello invites applications for the promotional opportunity of Police Sergeant. The promotional test is open to full-time City employees who meet the qualifications and will be conducted with a written and oral exam.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Tentative exam weeks: Nov 16 for written and Dec 14 for oral, with numerous duties including supervision, investigations, reporting, and court appearances. Possession of a California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Intermediate POST certification or graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with major course work in police science or closely related field.
• Five years of sworn law enforcement experience; lateral entry requires three years with Montebello Police Department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in patrol, traffic, investigations, training, administration, crime prevention, and community relations.
• Inspect officers, disseminate current information, maintain discipline, and ensure department policies are followed.
• Assist officers in initial investigations, gather evidence, question witnesses, and apprehend suspects; prepare reports and may appear in court.
• Maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies and provide information to the public; conduct in-service training and prepare evaluations.
• May assume responsibilities of a Police Lieutenant in the Lieutenant's absence and assist in recruiting, training, intelligence, dispatch, and administrative support.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning

Supervision

Field operations

Legal principles

Written communication

General law enforcement principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Intermediate POST certification or 2-year college degree in police science

Job description

The City of Montebello invites applications for the promotional opportunity of Police Sergeant. The promotional test is open to full-time City employees who meet the qualifications and will be conducted with a written and oral exam.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Tentative exam weeks: Nov 16 for written and Dec 14 for oral, with numerous duties including supervision, investigations, reporting, and court appearances. Possession of a California driver’s license is required.