Police Sergeant

About the Role

This classification performs first line supervisory police work. This position reports to a Police Lieutenant.

Common Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
• Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.
• Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Foster a teamwork environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Give and receive direction in English. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.
• Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.

Minimum Requirements

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Sixty (60) college semester units; A.A. or A.S. degree preferred.
• Experience: Three years' experience as a current Glendale Police Officer, including one year in the assignment of Field Patrol Officer.
• Certifications/Licenses: Intermediate POST certificate.
• Transportation: A Valid California Driver's License.

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed indoors or outside in a variety of field and weather conditions.
• Evening work may be required. Weekend or holiday work may be required.
• Emergency response may be required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work is performed on a 24-hour rotating shift.

Promotional Eligibility

Any employee at the rank of Police Officer who meets all of the minimum requirements as stated above, has completed probation and is occupying a permanent full-time classification on file in Human Resources. Pursuant to CSC Rule VIII, Section 4G, all conditions for eligibility must be satisfied no later than 30 days after the final filing date.

Selection Process

Application Evaluation: Applications will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. All qualifying applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Written Exam (20%): The written exam is tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of August 24, 2026 in the Police Community Room. The subject matter areas covered include: Problem Solving, Decision-Making, and Planning; Supervision; Field Operations; Legal Principles; Written Communication; and General Law Enforcement Principles. Only candidates who achieve a minimum passing score of 70.00% on the written exam will be invited to the next phase.

Oral Assessment Panels: Professional Panel Interview (50%) and Promotability Assessment Interview (30%). The Oral Assessment Panels are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of September 14, 2026. The Oral Assessment Panels will evaluate the candidates' qualifications, professional accomplishments, goals, leadership abilities, and compatibility in this position. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on each examination component in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical and dental insurance.