Police Sergeant jobs in Chesapeake, VA

Police Sergeant is responsible for supervising patrol officers and agents as assigned and maintaining the chain of command within the operations of the department. Responsible for developing training programs for department personnel, directing special units, preparing special reports or projects as assigned, receiving and reviewing reports from officers, and assigning personnel in accordance to specific needs. Being a Police Sergeant requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 5-7 years of law enforcement experience. Typically reports to a chief of police, captain, or lieutenant. The Police Sergeant manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Police Sergeant typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sergeant
  • Old Dominion University
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME

  • Posting Details

    Posting Details

    Working Title
    Sergeant

    Position Number
    00426A

    Department
    POLICE

    Location
    Norfolk, VA

    Type of Position
    Classified

    Type of Job

    EEO Category
    D Protective Service Workers

    Job Description
    Supervise and assist subordinate officers/investigators in the performance of their duties. Provide critical first line supervisory presence for a shift of uniformed patrol officers ensuring jurisdictional patrol to prevent, detect and investigate criminal acts, or shifts of detectives providing critical investigative services including case management.

    Type of Recruitment

    Knowledge, skills and abilities
    Advanced knowledge of and skill in modern police practices and methods.
    Ability to learn state statutes, motor vehicle statutes, city ordinances and ODU regulations.
    Ability to obtain police officer certification as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services within one year of hire. Must possess the demonstrated ability to enforce the law equally amongst all persons. Must have excellent leadership qualities, and ability to manage program components as well as supervise subordinates. Must possess ability to train subordinates, organize assets, and possess superior communication skills, especially writing skills.
    Ability to evaluate subordinate work products and take corrective action where necessary.
    Ability to plan, organize and direct law enforcement operations. Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.

    Special licenses, registration or certification
    Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s license and insurable record.

    Education or training
    High School Diploma or GED.

    Level and type of experience
    Considerable experience as a general authority law enforcement officer.

    Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
    Certified as a law enforcement officer in State of Virginia.
    Completion of a first-line supervisory law enforcement course.
    Experience as a law enforcement supervisor, specifically with a university police department of similar size and complexity.
    DCJS General Instructor Certification.
    CPR, First Aid, VCIN/NCIC certifications.

    Conditions of Employment
    University Police Department employees are considered essential personnel for emergency conditions/inclement weather and expected to report to duty during these conditions.
    Must successfully complete a specified law enforcement training school within one year of hire and become certified by the VA Department of Criminal Justice Services, if not already police officer certified, which includes the passing of an extensive background investigation, physical ability test, polygraph, psychological and medical testing. Must have CPR and First Aid certification. Must complete, or have completed, a first-line supervisory training course within the first year of employment. Subject to random drug testing.
    Must work a rotating shift schedule which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Some overtime required.
    This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate. Subject to random drug testing.

    This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

    Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
    Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 60,000

    Posting Detail Information

    Job Requisition Number
    S02589

    Job Open To
    State Employees Only

    Open Date
    04/01/2024

    Close Date

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Special Instructions Summary
    N/A

    Criminal Background Check
    The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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    Equity Statement
    It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Reasonable Accommodation Request
    If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

    Alternative Hiring Process
    In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

    To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

    To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

    Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
    Optional Documents
    • Yellow Layoff Form
    • Blue Layoff Card
    • AHP Letter
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Sergeant
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Sergeant Agency: VP OF ADMIN AND FINANCE Location: Norfolk, VA FLSA: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: Full Time or Part Time: Additional Detail Job Description:Supervise and assist subordinate officers...
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Police Officer - In-State Lateral
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION HERE: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/8815VA DCJS BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFIED HIRING PROCESS – Are you a law enforcement officer in Virginia ready ...
  • 10 Days Ago
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Police Officer Trainee (FT)
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE AcademyYOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO APPLY: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/10681Job Description | IN-STATE BASIC JAILOR TO BASIC LAW ENFORC...
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Police Officer Trainee (Basic Jailor)
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE AcademyYOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO APPLY: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/10681Job Description | IN-STATE BASIC JAILOR TO BASIC LAW ENFORC...
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Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE Academy
  • Chesapeake Police Department
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • Police Officer Trainee *In-State Basic Jailor to BLE AcademyYOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO APPLY: https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/10681Job Description | IN-STATE BASIC JAILOR TO BASIC LAW ENFORC...
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Public Safety Telecommunicator I Trainee: 911 Operator/Dispatcher
  • City of Chesapeake
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career where you can be a part of a team that helps save lives every day? ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lead Investigative Security Agent
  • ADP
  • Norfolk, VA
  • ADP is hiring a Lead Investigative Security Agent The Global Security Organization (GSO) within ADP is hiring Lead Inves...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Guard
  • Norfolk Sheraton
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Hotel: Norfolk Sheraton Security Guard Full time Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer
  • Kotarides
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • - Security Officer **Security Officer** Chesapeake, Virginia **Job Description** Job Type: Full-time Kotarides Companies...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Entry Level Security Officer
  • Securitas, Inc.
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Location: Entry Level Security Officer in Chesapeake, VA at Securitas Security Services USA Location * **Experience:** N...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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On Call Floating Armed Security Officer
  • Sentry Force Security LLC
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • We are seeking reliable and experienced VA Armed Security Officers to become an integral part of our team. The selected ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • Department of Defense
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Summary You will serve as a Police Officer for the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer II -- #W0222 Part Time Weekends/Holidays
  • Virginia Department of Transportation
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** Accepting online applications only. To apply, please visit: https:...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was estimated to be 232,977, making it the third-most populous city in Virginia. Chesapeake is included in the Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport News, VA–NC MSA. One of the cities in the South Hampton Roads, Chesapeake was organized in 1963 by voter referendums approving the political consolidation of the city of South Norfolk with the remnants of the former Norfolk County, which dated to 1691. (Much of the territory of the county had been annexed by other...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Police Sergeant jobs
$63,708 to $88,201
Chesapeake, Virginia area prices
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