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Police Sergeant (Internal Only)

Salary

$52.44 - $63.73 Hourly

Location

Police Department, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0033

Department

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

07/31/2025

Closing Date

8/17/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT TOWN OF GILBERT EMPLOYEES. EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a Police Sergeant who is innovative, driven, and passionate providing excellent service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Police Sergeant include:

+ Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

+ Reviews and supervises investigations. Reviews case status, provides case management and staff coverage. Reviews activity reports and monitors progress of investigations.

+ Oversees and assists with law enforcement and Officer duties. Monitors radio transmissions, calls and requests. Maintains law enforcement by providing patrol services. Enforces traffic laws and regulations, gathers information and secures evidence in criminal investigations, interviews suspects and witnesses, performs searches, apprehends and/or arrests violators and provides court testimony.

+ Performs administrative activities in support of department operations. Prepares and reviews reports, documentation and correspondence. Maintains records and files. Conducts meetings, briefings and inspections. Assists in monitoring and preparing budget and in reviewing and developing policies and procedures. Participates in/on hearings, committees, and boards.

+ CLICK HERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/963350) to view the full job description.

Promotional Exam Process

1. Candidate Orientation Session: August 19, 2025. Please note that the Candidate Orientation Guide will be emailed to candidates prior to the in-person orientation session. This will allow candidates an opportunity to preview the guide in advance of the session. ( Attendance for Candidate Orientation is optional but recommended )

2. Sergeant Pathway Course: August 25-27, 2025 (Mandatory)

3. Written Examination & Live Scenario Evaluation: August 28, 2025 (Mandatory)

4. Patrol Field Evaluation: September – November , 2025 (Mandatory)

5. Oral Interview & 360 Feedback Presentation: November 2025 (Mandatory)

**Th is timeline may be adjusted based on the number of candidates.

No make-up exams will be offered. Eligible candidates must be present on the published testing dates/times in order to compete for promotion.

About You

The ideal candidate is someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

This is an internal recruitment. It is open to Gilbert Police sworn/certified personnel who meet all four (4) the criteria listed below.

+ Tenure: Candidates must meet one of the following tenure specific criteria:

+ Currently hold the rank of Gilbert police officer with three (3) years of Gilbert Police Officer experience - all three years of service must be attained on or before December 31, 2025; OR

+ Currently hold the rank of Gilbert Police Officer with one (1) year of Gilbert Police Officer experience – one year of Gilbert experience must be attained on or before December 3 1, 2025 , AND have at least two (2) years of certified police officer experience with another law enforcement agency.

+ Education: Associate degree or 60 credit hours equivalency from an accredited college or university on or before December 3 1, 2025 .

+ Candidates who are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or higher degree program but have not been awarded an associate degree will need to go through the equivalency review process.

+ Questions about equivalency should be directed to HR Business Partner Aura Jakupi. Candidates seeking an equivalency review should be prepared to provide transcripts.

+ Licenses & Certifications: Candidates must meet both of the following licensing and certification related criteria.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license

+ Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) certification as well as certifications required in the Department General Orders

+ Availability to work varying shifts depending on assignment.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT TOWN OF GILBERT EMPLOYEES. EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

The Town reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants for the following examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will become candidates in the testing process.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert 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.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

01

Do you or will you possess an Associate degree or 60 credit hours equivalency on or before December 31, 2025? (Proof of degree or degree progress must be submitted to Human Resources during the application process.).

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have at least three years of experience as a Gilbert Police Officer OR one years of experience and a Gilbert Police Officer and two years of experience as a Certified Police Officer with another law enforcement agency (a total of five years of experience) on or before December 31, 2025?

+ Yes

+ No

03

The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

+ Veteran

+ Disabled Veteran

+ Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse

+ Disabled Person

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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