Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant

Announcement of examination. Duties include providing leadership, supervising, planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the activities of assigned squad, unit, or work shift in general law enforcement, investigations, technical or support operations. Salary range is $3,258.40 - $4,475.20 bi-weekly effective July 12, 2026, under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Application deadline is Friday, July 24, 2026. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications by the announcement closing date to be eligible for testing. Transcripts must be submitted with the application to verify education requirements are met. According to Merit rule 10.1(c), no City Employee shall be deemed eligible for promotional examination whose last service rating was not satisfactory.

Selection process will consist of multiple phases including: Written Exam, Assessment Center, and Past Performance Evaluation. Top candidates will move to a background investigation and any required post-offer testing which may include a medical examination, polygraph, and psychological exam. The City reserves the right to adjust scheduled dates and locations as needed.

Written Exam: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, exact time and location to be announced at a later date. Candidates must have a score of 70 or above to proceed to the Assessment Center phase of the selection process. Written protests must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Assessment Center: Week of October 19, 2026. Location to be announced. Assessors from outside agencies will be selected by the City. The Assessment Center may consist of several exercises such as a written exercise, in-basket, role-play, panel interview, oral presentation and/or group discussion exercises, and will measure a set of dimensions including Leadership, Judgment and Decision-Making, Honesty and Integrity, Oral Communication, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Planning and Organizing, Written Communication, Management and Supervisory Skills, and Conflict Resolution.

Past Performance Evaluation: The Police Department supervisory staff will conduct a structured review of a candidate's past job performance over the candidate's most previous three (3) years of department tenure. Evaluators will include a minimum of two (2) supervisors, typically from the candidate's chain of command. The evaluation instrument will measure dimensions such as Job Knowledge, Public Relations and Contacts, Written Communication, Ethics & Integrity, Oral Communication, Problem-Solving, Initiative, Work Relationships, Decision-Making, Responsibility, and Safety. Other items to be evaluated include attendance, sustained Internal Affairs complaints, and work performance.

Scoring: In accordance with Merit Rule 6.2, final scores will be rounded to the nearest whole number. Weights for final score calculations are as follows: Written Exam: 30%, Assessment Center: 60%, Past Performance Evaluation: 10%.

Leadership Philosophy: The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency. These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements: Experience, Education and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree; or its equivalency of a minimum of 60 semester hours; AND at least two (2) consecutive years of service within the last five (five) years with the Springfield Police Department as a Police Corporal or higher rank. OR at least eight (8) consecutive years of service as a Police Officer, after successful completion of the candidate's most recent field training program with the Springfield Police Department. Licensing/Certification: Must possess a valid Driver's License; Must be a Missouri state certified police officer.

Functions: For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description. A resume is not required with your application.

Other Requirements: Eligible list will be ranked on the eligible list in order of final score, beginning with the highest final score. In addition, the Springfield Police Officers' Association (SPOA) Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 12.5, states all ties in final scores will be broken by department seniority. If there is still a tie, the tie will be broken by Department Serial Number (DSN), lowest to highest, or respective Police Academy records per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The eligibility list established by the examination process shall expire six (6) months from the date established or when exhausted unless extended per Merit Rule 6.4. Feedback reports will be provided to each candidate who completes the Assessment Center testing phase by the middle of March 2025. Names will be certified to the Police Chief in accordance with Merit Rule 7.2, regarding Certification of Eligibles, and the SPOA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The number of vacancies determines the number of names certified. Future appointments to the position of Police Sergeant from this selection process are expected to take place no earlier than March 2025.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, View phone number on click.appcast.io, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.