Police Sergeant
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Job Location:
Dayton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Examination Date
Thursday March 5 2026 - 9:00 a.m.
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street Lower Level
Dayton Ohio 45402
*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities
A Police Sergeant directly supervises sworn and civilian police employees andcarries out responsibilities in accordancewith the organizations policies and applicable laws.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) and 5 years of consecutive accredited service in the Dayton Police Department as of the examination date (March 5 2026).
Certifications
Must be OPOTA certified at time of promotion and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid drivers license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
General Requirements
Applicants wishing to receive educational credit must provide documentation of education to the Director and Chief of Police or designee by the date of examination (March 5 2026).
Promotional Qualifications
Must currently be a Police Officer with the Dayton Police Department.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants MUST indicate all necessary employment dates experience training or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement on their application to be considered for admittance to the examination process.
Principle Sources of Study Material
- Master Agreement - The City of Dayton Ohio and the Dayton Public Service Union Local No. 101 A.F.S.C.M.E. Ohio Council 8 - (November 1 2023 through October 31 2026).
- Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police John C. Post Lodge No. 44 Officers Unit and the City of Dayton Ohio (January 1 2024 through December 31 2026).
- Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police John C. Post Lodge No. 44 Supervisors Unit and the City of Dayton Ohio (January 1 2024 through December 31 2026).
- City of Dayton Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (with revisions through September 30 2025).
- Academy Training Bulletins Dayton Police Department (April 1 2024 through September 30 2025).
- Administrative Memorandums Dayton Police Department (April 1 2024 through September 30 2025).
- Executive Orders Dayton Police Department (April 1 2024 through September 30 2025).
- Manual of Procedures - Dayton Police Department (with revisions through September 30 2025).
- Rules of Conduct - Dayton Police Department (with revisions through September 30 2025).
- Reducing Crime: A Companion for Police Leaders 1st ed. by Jerry Ratcliffe (2018)
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and They Will Follow You 25th Anniversary ed. by John C. Maxwell (2022)
- Ultimate Supreme Court Legal Reference: Straightforward Case Explanations for Law Enforcement (Search & Seizure Survival Guides) 4th ed. edited by Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training LLC (2025)
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
About Company
If you "heart" nerds, The City of Dayton, Ohio, is the place for you. Dayton boasts one of the highest concentrations of engineers and patents in the US, with aerospace and high tech bolstering its economy. Dayton is run by a commission, comprised of the mayor and four commissioners w ... View more
