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HELP LEAD SANSOM PARK’S NEXT CHAPTER
Sansom Park is moving forward under new leadership at both the City and Police Department levels.
The department is building on meaningful progress in addressing longstanding crime concerns while
strengthening professional standards, employee development, accountability, and community trust.
SPPD recently earned accredited status through the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement
Best Practices Accreditation Program. The department operates an active Drone as First Responder
program and a dual-purpose K9 program, giving officers access to modern tools and specialized
resources. The Police Department is supported by a community that values its officers and expects
them to be visible, engaged, and willing to do real police work.
Beards and tattoos? No problem.
We are looking for an experienced officer who is ready to take the next step and help lead a
motivated patrol team with several developing officers. The right person will mentor employees with
dignity and grace, communicate expectations clearly, and hold people accountable when necessary.
This sergeant should enjoy being active on the street, supporting officers on calls, encouraging
proactive police work and making sound decisions when situations become difficult.
We want a leader who understands that employees can enjoy the job while still meeting high
professional standards. The successful candidate will become part of a command staff that values
communication, teamwork, consistency, initiative, and genuine community involvement.
Experienced officers who have demonstrated leadership and are ready to take the next step in their
careers are encouraged to apply.
POSITION AT A GLANCE
Starting Annual Salary: $82,183.92, with overtime eligibility. The position tops out at $87,185.28
in Year 5.
Additional Pay:
Monthly TCOLE certification pay is available at $50 for Intermediate, $100 for Advanced, and
$150 for Master certification.
Monthly education pay is available at $50 for an associate degree, $100 for a bachelor’s degree,
and $150 for a master’s degree.
Schedule
The Patrol Sergeant will work a flexible 12-hour Panama schedule designed to support and
provide leadership across one day shift and one night shift.
Role
The Patrol Sergeant reports to the Patrol Lieutenant and supervises a patrol rotation consisting of
one day shift and one night shift with a total of four officers.
Benefits
The City offers a generous benefits package that includes Texas Municipal Retirement System
participation with a 7 percent employee contribution, a 2 to 1 City match, and 20 year retirement
eligibility. Employee only health insurance is provided at no cost to the employee. Additional
benefits include paid leave, uniforms, and issued equipment.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Patrol Lieutenant, the Patrol Sergeant supervises Police
Officers assigned to a patrol rotation. The Sergeant provides leadership across both day and night
patrol operations and ensures that officers are prepared for duty, properly trained and equipped,
and consistently applying Police Department policies and procedures. The Sergeant participates in
patrol operations, supports officers in the field, and promotes the effective enforcement of local,
state, and federal laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides safety and security to the community by supervising and participating in law enforcement,
patrol, investigations, administrative support, community engagement, and other assigned
activities.
Supervises assigned personnel, deploys officers, monitors work, evaluates performance, communicates
departmental directives, and ensures effective communication of law enforcement issues, priorities,
and expectations.
Develops assigned officers through coaching, mentoring, training, constructive feedback, and
consistent supervision.
Maintains discipline and ensures compliance with Police Department policies, procedures, and
general orders. Ensures that officers are prepared for duty, adequately trained and equipped, and
held accountable for assigned responsibilities.
Promotes a professional work environment where employees are treated with dignity and respect while
performance and conduct standards are consistently maintained.
Monitors Patrol Division activities to ensure the consistent application of department regulations
and procedures and the effective enforcement of local, state, and federal laws.
Conducts shift briefings, inspects personnel and equipment, communicates special enforcement
priorities and departmental goals, and monitors assigned cases for progress and disposition.
Reviews reports for accuracy, completeness, legal sufficiency, and timely submission. Provides
direction and corrective instruction when reports or investigations require additional work.
Prepares and maintains administrative records, statistical reports, event logs, activity records,
and other required documentation. Advises the Patrol Lieutenant and command staff regarding significant incidents, investigations,
employee conduct, performance concerns, citizen complaints, staffing issues, and other matters
requiring command attention.
Supervises and participates in critical incidents and tactical situations. Responds to major crime
scenes, serious accidents, emergencies, and other significant events and assumes command when
appropriate.
Performs the duties of a Police Officer and assists officers in the performance of their duties.
Responds to emergency and nonemergency calls for service, investigates criminal activity and
traffic incidents, makes arrests, prepares reports, and performs other law enforcement functions.
Provides active field supervision, backup, guidance, and decision making support to officers during
calls for service and proactive enforcement activities.
Encourages lawful, professional, and proactive police work that addresses community concerns while
protecting individual rights and maintaining public trust.
Builds and maintains productive relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations,
schools, other City departments, and partner agencies.
Performs specialized functions as assigned, including patrol management, training, investigations,
special enforcement activities, intervention efforts, and participation in departmental programs.
Manages special assignments and projects and assists with the development of operational plans and
budgets.
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Police Department by ensuring
compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Maintains regular and timely attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED.
Four years of full-time law enforcement experience. Current Texas Peace Officer license in good
standing.
TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate, or the ability to obtain the certificate within six
months of appointment.
Valid driver license. A Texas Class C driver license must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work a flexible Panama schedule supporting both day and night patrol operations. Ability to perform the essential functions of a licensed peace officer and Patrol Sergeant, with or
without reasonable accommodation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as a Patrol Sergeant or Corporal TCOLE Advanced or Master Peace Officer Certificate.
Associate degree or higher in criminal justice, public administration, leadership, or a related
field.
Field Training Officer, instructor, mentoring, or employee development experience. Completion of
recognized law enforcement leadership or supervisory training.
Experience with proactive patrol, critical incident management, report review, officer
accountability, and community engagement. Experience working in a small or midsized department where leaders balance administrative
responsibilities with active street involvement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of City and Police Department policies, procedures, rules, and general orders. Knowledge
of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures, including laws governing arrest,
probable cause, search and seizure, use of force, rules of evidence, and the care and custody of
evidence and property.
Knowledge of strategies and tactics for supervising and deploying law enforcement personnel
and equipment. Knowledge of patrol operations, criminal investigations, critical incident response, officer
safety, report review, and community engagement. Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and evaluate employees while maintaining accountability and
professional working relationships.
Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, emotional control, and sound decision making
within established legal and procedural guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, command staff, City officials, partner agencies,
residents, and members of the public.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, criminal
justice agencies, community partners, and the public.
Ability to operate effectively in a small department where supervisors must balance administrative
responsibilities, employee development, community engagement, and active field involvement.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
The selected candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive personal history and background
investigation conducted in compliance with TCOLE requirements, including a fingerprint based
criminal history check.
The selected candidate must also successfully complete all required pre-employment screening, which
may include a psychological examination, polygraph examination, physical examination, and drug
screening.
Appointment is contingent upon the applicant meeting all City of Sansom Park and TCOLE requirements
for employment and appointment as a Texas peace officer.
The City of Sansom Park is an equal opportunity employer.
