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Police Sergeant (Promotional)

Salary

$129,771.20 - $173,929.60 Annually

Location

91942, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

25-28P

Department

Police Department

Division

Patrol

Opening Date

07/31/2025

Closing Date

8/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Summary

CITY OF LA MESA PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

POLICE SERGEANT

This is a closed promotional recruitment open to all regular employees of the City of La Mesa Police Department who meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

To supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of law enforcement staff responsible for providing traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, training, and/or related services and activities; to ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

+ Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of law enforcement staff responsible for providing traffic and field patrol, investigations, community relations, and related services and activities.

+ Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned law enforcement services and activities; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.

+ Train and evaluate assigned personnel; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; maintain Annual Supervisory Evaluation Files on assigned staff; promote career development of staff; conduct internal affairs investigations as assigned.

+ Establish, coordinate and monitor the department's training program for sworn and non-sworn personnel; conduct specialized training classes; maintain a variety of records and prepare related reports; supervise the department firearms range.

+ Supervise and participate in assigned patrol shift operations; prepare and conduct briefings; assign patrol beats; supervise and direct staff and activities on assigned shift; inspect equipment including vehicles; approve police reports and arrests; approve employee time sheets; review shift incidents and prepare log; participate in shift activities as necessary including enforcing local and State laws; may issue citations, make arrests, and transport prisoners.

+ Supervise and personally conduct complete and detailed investigations of a general and specialized nature; coordinate complex investigations including those involving several officers, units and divisions; oversee and participate in undercover and surveillance operations; review all investigation reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers.

+ Supervise and assist officers in follow-up investigations including the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects.

+ Supervise and participate in traffic control activities and accident investigations.

+ Direct and oversee the activities of the Business Office including the department's records and communications system; supervise and evaluate civilian personnel.

+ Serve as acting Watch Commander as assigned.

+ Perform related duties as required.

~ For more detailed information on the position, please see the job description on the City's website at www.cityoflamesa.us (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lamesa/classspecs/747817?keywords=police&pagetype=classSpecifications) ~

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to an Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, business administration, public administration, or related field.

Experience:

Four years of full-time employment as a police officer in the State of California. The three most recent years of the required experience must have been with the La Mesa Police Department.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Examination Process

Interested City of La Mesa employees must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. Please include a cover letter and resume. Candidates whose qualifications must closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the following components:

+ Interview with Professional Panel (weighted 40%)

+ Practical Exercise (weighted 40%)

+ Interview with Community Panel (weighted 10%)

+ Written Exercise (weighted 10%)

Please note that a passing score of 70% must be achieved on each component in order to pass the examination process. Successful candidates from the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list. The list established from this examination process will be valid for one year from the last date of testing.

Qualified candidates will be notified when testing/interview dates have been established.

*SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - Candidate Briefing

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Recruitment Closes

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - Testing and Panel Interviews

*Please note, all dates and/or timeframes are subject to change.

The City of La Mesa and its Police Department are Equal Opportunity and ADA compliant employers.

All qualified candidates and veterans are welcome to apply!

The City of La Mesa offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Click here (https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/22735/Sworn-and-Non-Sworn-Police-Employees-July-2024-PDF) for a summary of La Mesa Police Officer's Association benefits for Sworn and Non-Sworn employees.

For additional detailed information regarding salaries and benefits, please review the La Mesa Police Officers Association MOU (https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/23956/Police-Officer-Association-MOU---with-side-letter-11-2024-PDF) .

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe the highest level of education completed:

+ High School Diploma or GED equivalent

+ Some College

+ Certificate

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

03

Please indicate the number of years of full-time employment you have had as a Police Officer?

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 2-3 years of experience

+ 4-5 years of experience

+ 5 or more years of experience

04

How many years of experience do you have as a Police Officer with the La Mesa Police Department?

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 2-3 years of experience

+ 4-5 years of experience

+ 5 or more years of experience

Required Question

Employer

City of La Mesa

Address

8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942

Phone

619-667-1175

Website

http://www.cityoflamesa.us

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