Police Sergeant

Salary : $104,665.60 - $116,646.40 Annually
Location : Prineville Police Department, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-013
Department: Prineville Police Department
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PPOA
Salary Grade: PPOA2FY27


GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
The City of Prineville Police Department is recruiting internally and externally for a Police Sergeant. If you are an interested, and qualified external applicant, please submit your application along with a cover letter and resume for consideration through this posting. Candidates may add other supporting documentation as well. Candidates moving on will be notified by email on or before November 6, 2026.
The City of Prineville Police Sergeant is a first line street supervisor who daily performs general law enforcement; assists in the management of the patrol operations of the department in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, keeping the peace, and enforcement of laws and ordinances.


Sergeants work under the general supervision of the Lieutenant or other management designee assigned by the Chief of Police.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


The Police Sergeant is responsible for providing leadership, direction, supervision, and accountability to assigned personnel. The Sergeant supports the efficient and effective operation of the Department while maintaining high standards of professionalism, service, officer safety, and community trust.

The Police Sergeant is responsible for supervising sworn and non-sworn personnel assigned to the patrol function and may provide direction and support to other department personnel and programs as assigned. A sergeant is responsible for assuring the efficient operation of the department and for making appropriate operational decisions within the authority of the position.

The Police Sergeant is expected to lead by example, develop personnel, enforce Department policies and procedures, address performance and operational issues, and promote a professional work environment. This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed. It does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Perform the full scope of duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer.
• Investigate criminal and traffic violations; interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects; prepare detailed reports; and provide testimony in court.
• Maintain the ability to respond to and manage routine, complex, stressful, and unexpected situations while protecting individual rights and maintaining professional judgment.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the proper functioning of the department or as assigned by the Lieutenant or Chief of Police.
• Directly supervise assigned sworn and non-sworn personnel, including Patrol Officers, Detectives, School Resource Officers, Special Operations personnel, Reserve Officers, Community Service Officers, and other assigned personnel or volunteers.
• Assign, review, and evaluate work to ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, rules, and applicable laws.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, counseling, guidance, and constructive feedback to assigned personnel.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and recommend appropriate personnel actions when necessary.
• Promote and support professional career development and ensure assigned personnel maintain required DPSST training and certifications.
• Interpret and communicate department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to employees.
• Address employee and operational issues and elevate matters through the chain of command when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with other supervisors and divisions to promote effective departmental operations.
• Supervise and assist patrol and investigative operations to ensure effective enforcement of criminal laws, traffic laws, and ordinances.
• Update monthly patrol schedules and ensure appropriate staffing and operational coverage while accommodating vacations, holidays, compensatory time, and other approved leave.
• Respond to significant incidents and assume command of emergency situations until relieved by the appropriate authority.
• Serve as the first-line supervisor responsible for responding to questions, problems, and operational needs of subordinate personnel.
• Provide guidance and direction during critical incidents, major crime investigations, and other significant events.
• On major crime callouts, serve as the first level of supervisory response and assist as requested.
• Maintain availability for on-call assignments and operational needs outside of normal working hours.
• Train, evaluate, and develop assigned personnel.
• Coordinate and supervise training programs and special projects, including the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), Reserve Program, volunteer programs, and other department initiatives.
• Ensure assigned personnel receive training consistent with current DPSST standards and department requirements.
• Review and approve reports prepared by officers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Department standards.
• Make recommendations to command staff regarding department policies, activities, personnel performance, and operational needs.
• Participate in the hiring and selection process as assigned.
• Prepare and deliver department briefings, presentations, and public information as directed.
• Conduct inspections of department owned and assigned equipment and vehicles and coordinates appropriate repair, maintenance, and use.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS


Minimum Qualifications:
The Prineville Police Department will use DPSST Supervisory Certificate standards for Minimum Qualifications, with the addition of a college degree from an accredited college.
1. Applicant must possess a Basic Police Certification at time of application
2. Applicant must have 4 years of experience as a police officer or combination of experience and training at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
3. Applicant must possess a current CPR/First Aid Certification at time of application.
4. Applicant must attend and pass a DPSST Supervisory Leadership Academy (or accepted equivalency) prior to end of their 12-month probation.
5. Applicant must serve two years in their position as a First Level-Supervisor prior to making application for Supervisory Certificate through DPSST and must receive the certificate within 30 months of hire.
6. Prineville Police Department Sergeants shall at a minimum possess an associate's degree (AA/AS) from an accredited college or obtain AA/AS within 12 months of hire.
7. Meet and adhere to all law enforcement standards as required by policy, law, and DPSST including comprehensive background investigation and drug test.

Sergeants are required to meet each of the above qualifications within their allotted probationary period of 12 months or as described. Failure to meet the requirements may lead to separation of employment for failure to meet the essential requirements of the position.

SUPERVISION/LEAD WORK EXERCISED


This is a supervisory position. This position supervises assigned employees which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; developing work plans and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employees; setting work standards; effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.

The City of Prineville is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Prineville offers a generous benefit package for employees and eligible dependents.


This position is represented by City of Prineville Police Association (PPOA) employees.


Salary and benefits are subject to negotiation and, therefore, may change as a result of negotiations.

PRINEVILLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION BENEFIT SUMMARY
INSURANCE

Medical

Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D

Long-term Disability

Supplemental

(Employee Paid)

Coverage for employee and family, City currently paying 100% of the premium.
Coverage for employee and family, City currently paying 100% of the premium.
Employees are provided with $50,000 of life insurance. This life insurance benefit is fully paid by the City.


This benefit pays a percentage of your salary after a 90-day waiting period. The premium is fully paid for by the City.
There are optional insurance plans in which an employee can enroll in at his/her expense. (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)

Short term Disability - available for employee.

Additional term life insurance - available for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.

Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance- available for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.

RETIREMENT

PERS / OPSRP

The City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)/ (OPSRP). Employees are eligible to become members of the OPSRP after six full month of employment. The City currently pays the six percent employee contribution.


Deferred

Compensation

Employees are eligible to participate with employee contributions in a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan with Oregon Savings Growth Plan (OSGP), MassMutual, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Valic, and Forester's Financial.


LEAVE BENEFITS

Vacation

Vacation accruals are as follows:
Months of Continuous Service

Monthly Accrual Rate

Maximum Accrual Cap

1-5 Years

8 hours

144 hours

5-10 Years

10 hours

180 hours

10-15 Years

12 hours

216 hours

15-20 Years

14 hours

252 hours
Upon completion of the first month of employment, association members will begin accruing vacation.

Sick Leave

Monthly Accrual Rate

Maximum Accrual

8 hours*

*First month may be prorated based on start date.

1200 hours
Holiday Time

Association Members shall accrue holiday time based on the following list.

Holiday

Date Observed

New Year's Day

January 1st

Martin Luther King Day

Third Monday in January

Presidents Day

Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

Last Monday of May

Juneteenth

June 19th

Independence Day

July 4th


Labor Day

First Monday in September

Veterans Day

November 11th

Thanksgiving Day

Fourth Thursday in November

Day after Thanksgiving

Fourth Friday in November

Christmas Eve

December 24th

Christmas Day

December 25th

Floating Holiday

Employee's choice, however needs to be taken by July 1st of each year.

All Association Members shall accrue 8.67 hours of holiday time per month upon completion of the first month of employment with a maximum accrual cap of 156 hours.
Bereavement Leave

In the event of death in an employee's immediate family, City employees are allowed up to 4 days off (with pay).
OTHER BENEFITS
Education Reimbursement

Employees are eligible for education reimbursement per approval of their Supervisor and according to Human Resources Education Incentive Policy.
Employee Assistance Program

Employees and family members are eligible to participate in the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). An extensive confidential EAP is made available through telephone consultation, face to face, and/or online.
Flex Spending Plan (125)

Employees are eligible for participation in a deferral plan for child care and unreimbursed health-related expenses.
Longevity Incentive

Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 10 years of employment at 3.5% of base pay.
Notes: All benefits and contributions listed in this summary are subject to change; benefits listed in this summary are for members of the Prineville Police Officer's Association bargaining unit. Salary and benefits are subject to negotiation and therefore may change because of negotiations. The applicable collective bargaining agreement supersedes this document.
The collective bargaining agreement can be viewed on the city's website


Please direct any questions regarding benefits to Human Resources: View email address on click.appcast.io.
01


Do you understand before being offered employment you must successfully complete and extensive process which may include; however, is not limited to skills testing, oral interviews, and a complete background investigation including criminal history check, fingerprinting, credit check, and may take several months to complete?

• Yes
• No

02


Have you been terminated or, resigned in lieu of being terminated, from a law enforcement agency? Select all that apply:

• No
• Yes; within last 10 years
• Yes; more than 10 years ago

03


What is your education background? (select the highest level achieved))

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some secondary education (less than 40 credit hours)
• Business Trade School
• AA Degree Business Administration
• BA or BS Degree
• MA Degree
• PhD

04


Explain your motivation for seeking employment, specifically with the City of Prineville.
05


Do you have a current and valid Driver's License, proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance and acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

06


In the past 5 years, have you been eliminated from the application process with any law enforcement agency? if yes, include the approximate date; the agency name, City & State; and at whcih step you were denied to the best of your knowledge. Select only form these steps - application review, written test, physical agility test, formal interview (i.e., oral board), background investigation.
07


Please describe your length of experience as an active Police Officer

• No experience as an active Police Officer
• Less than 2 years experience as an active Police Officer
• 2-4 years as an active Police Officer
• 5-9 years as na active Police Officer
• 10 or more years as an active Police Officer

Required Question