Sergeant – Internal Only Posting

Jackson, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 90410 - 99812

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE CITY OF JACKSON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL- TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SERGEANT INTERNAL ONLY POSTING

** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **

The City of Jackson is committed to becoming a more diverse equitable and inclusive organization. We are dedicated to creating an environment that fully embraces all our differences and shared experiences.

General Summary: Under the direction of a police commander to direct and be responsible for the work of patrol officers detectives and civilian employees; to make assignments and supervise the manner in which assignments are completed; to evaluate the performance of subordinates; to train and direct subordinates; to provide explanations of departmental orders and policies to subordinates; to discipline subordinates on a limited basis; to serve as the first line supervisor; to participate in field activities when necessary; and to perform other tasks as required.

Additionally this position requires self-initiative and the ability to problem solve. The person in this position must accept responsibility to support promote and comply with the organizations mission vision and values. This position also requires thorough knowledge of laws ordinances and department policies/procedures; the ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the department and community; resourcefulness; good judgement; self-control; and courteousness.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands and fingers talk and hear fire various firearms and drive a car. While performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally be required to run jump climb lift push pull and physically detain/control people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision close vision including small print peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee usually works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions throughout the City but is occasionally required to be indoors. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate but sometimes loud.

Eligibility Requirements: Certified by Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.

Four (4) years of continuous service in the Jackson Police Department immediately preceding the examination and holding the rank of Patrol Officer or Detective.

It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment hiring training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status marital status source or level of income height weight religious or political opinion union affiliation and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individuals ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

Grade 85/Salary $90410 - $99812

Benefit Package including:

Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Medical dental vision and life insurance
Pension program
Deferred compensation plan (457)
Healthcare savings

Date Posted: January 27 2026

Application Deadline: February 2 2026

To Apply:

Visit the City of Jackson website at and view the Personnel and Labor Relations Department page.

Click on the job title you wish to apply for under job opportunities and submit your information to include a resume. An email will follow with an application link once you apply.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

THE CITY OF JACKSON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL- TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SERGEANT INTERNAL ONLY POSTING** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **The City of Jackson is committed to becoming a more diverse equitable and inclusive organization. We are dedicated to creating a...