Sergeant

National Police; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murphy is seeking a Police Sergeant to provide first-line supervision of patrol personnel, ensure compliance with department policies, and lead officer development through coaching and mentoring. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to coordinate responses during routine and emergency incidents.

The position demands a High School diploma or GED, Texas Peace Officer license, seven years’ experience, and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Texas Peace Officer license required.
• 7 years’ experience as a Texas Peace Officer.
• Intermediate Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patrol personnel and assign shifts to meet operational needs.
• Promote public safety and community engagement through outreach and engagement activities.
• Review reports and ensure accuracy and compliance with Department policies.
• Coordinate training, coaching, and officer development for assigned personnel.
• Respond to critical incidents and emergencies with supervisory direction.
• Maintain departmental standards for equipment and readiness and ensure proper maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Community policing

Training

Coaching

Education

GED

Peace Officer License

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Salary: $103,514.11 – $114,767.95 Annually

Position Summary

The City of Murphy may modify, withdraw, or close any job posting at any time without prior notice. This includes removing a position from consideration once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received or if business needs change.

The Police Sergeant provides first-line supervision of patrol personnel, ensures compliance with Department policies and procedures, provides leadership and officer development through coaching and mentoring, and serves as a supervisor during routine, emergency, and critical incidents.

Essential Functions

• Patrols specific beat assignment, if necessary, to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life in that assigned area
• Promotes a positive Department image through community-policing efforts, including community meetings, problem-solving initiatives, and public engagement activities.
• Provides supervision, training, guidance, and direction to assigned personnel.
• Conducts shift briefings and communicates the Department directives, policies, procedures, training information, and operational expectations.
• Reviews crime analysis information and trends to develop appropriate enforcement strategies, crime prevention efforts, and operational responses. Reviews crime trends with assigned shifts regularly.
• Performs inspections of issued and non-issued equipment to ensure proper maintenance and readiness. Ensures officers’ uniforms, equipment, and assigned gear are maintained in accordance with Department standards.
• Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer as needed
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and leadership to assigned personnel to address performance, conduct, and professional development needs. Reports ongoing performance concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
• Provides effective supervision, control, and coordination of personnel, resources, and activities within the assigned shift, unit, or section.
• Reviews and approves police reports, arrest reports, citations, affidavits, and other documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Department policies and applicable laws.
• Responds to and supervises critical incidents, emergency calls, and situations requiring supervisory direction.
• Assigns work activities and assists with staffing decisions and deployment of personnel to meet operational needs.
• Conducts inspections of operational functions to identify opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions.
• Coordinates activities with Department personnel to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of Administrative Orders, City Ordinances, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback, training, and development opportunities to assigned personnel.
• Reviews officer performance through direct observation, report review, body-worn camera review, and other available performance measures.
• Maintains professional knowledge, skills, and abilities and completes all required training requirements established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for maintaining a peace officer license.
• Assists in developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of subordinate personnel to enhance performance and career development.
• Researches current law enforcement practices, techniques, and methods to assist with training development and operational improvement.
• Adheres to personnel, safety, Department policies, procedures, and Administrative Orders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);
• Intermediate Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Seven (7) years’ experience as a Texas Peace Officer.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, such as:
  1. Field Training Officer
  2. Acting Supervisor or Officer in Charge
  3. Specialized Unit Leader
  4. Comparable leadership assignment
• No pending substantial employer disciplinary actions;
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License – driving record must be in compliance with City policy.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited university;
• Advanced Peace Officer, or higher, License as issued by TCOLE.
• Ten (10) years’ experience as a Texas Peace Officer.
• Three (3) years’ experience holding a formal supervisor rank.
• Experience conducting evaluations, training, coaching, and mentoring personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership development and community policing.
• Required to pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessment;
• Required to work flexible hours and accept on-call duty and call out status.
• Must be willing to work assigned patrol schedules, including weekends, holidays, nights, and emergency situations.
• Must successfully complete all required background investigations and selection processes.