Police Sergeant
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Job Summary
Are you RichmondR.E.A.D.YRespect.Equity.Accountability.DiversityYOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent fostering growth opportunities and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
Description
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF RICHMOND POLICE OFFICERS ONLY
The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Sergeant. This position provides all general supervisory duties including work assignments performance support and evaluation coordination of resources and recordkeeping for police officers on an assigned shift.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Supervision of staff including: training assigning and evaluating work; counseling coaching and making recommendations for discipline; conducting roll call and staff inspections; responding to public/citizen inquiries and complaints; participating in police field work and patrol activities; preparing various reports letters and memos; reviewing forms and logs completed by staff; participating in special projects and performing related work as required.
Qualifications Special Certifications and Licenses
- In accordance with the Richmond Coalition of Police (RCOP) and the City of Richmond Collective Bargaining Agreement Article 12 Section 3 (Part 2. Promotions)
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:- Candidates must have three (3) continuous (no break in service) years of police experience as a Police Officer with the City of Richmond. Police Officer experience begins after commissioning as a Police Officer and graduation from the Training Academy (experience does not include service as a Police Recruit). Qualified candidates must have completed three years of consecutive service prior toNovember 2 2025.
- Candidates must also have an overall performance rating of at least successfully meets expectations in the performance evaluation period ending June 30 2025.
- No more than a total of six (6) days suspension within the past 24 months; no substantiated incidents of excessive force in the past 24 months; no arrests for a criminal offense in the past 24 months unless found not guilty in the court of law; valid Drivers license.
Achievement of the above stated qualifications must be met byNovember 2 2025.
Promotion Process:Applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications will be notified of their eligibility to participate in the 2025 Assessment Center Examination process.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a considerable understanding of the below sources in the assessment center examination process.
Internal Sources:
RPD General Orders (as of September 29 2025); Executive Orders (as of September 29 2025); City Administrative Regulations (as of September 29 2025); Richmond Coalition of Police and the City of Richmond Collective Bargaining Agreement; VA State Code 18.2 19.2 and 46.2 only; andRichmond City Code Chapters 19 and 27.
External Sources:
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others DontSimon Sinek ISBN-13: 978-
Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)Admiral William McRaven ISBN-13: 978-
Salary Range: $87446 - $142650. Actual starting salary will provide for placement within a step in the Sergeants salary range that offers a minimum of a 5% increase. FLSA status: Non-exempt position eligible for overtime.Performance Evaluation Group:Sworn Supervisor.
Application Process:Interested candidates are required to submit an online application at APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59 pmNovember 2 2025.Orientation Session will be held virtually December 1 2025 December 15 2025 and attendance is mandatory. The link to access the Orientation Sessions will be provided to all eligible candidates closer to the date.Assessment Center examination dates will be announced at a later date.Please direct any questions to the RPD Personnel and Recruitment Division at 646-6733.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Jessica McKenzie Human Resources Manager by email at .
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Key Skills
- guarding
- Ieadership skills
- Supervising
- Incident Management
- Computer Operation
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Conflict Management
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Training & Development
- Supervising Experience
- Scene Management
