Job Description
Salary : $112,165.00 Annually
Location : 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Office of Public Safety, Health and Welfare
Division: Police
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: POL
JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of a superior police officer, supervises officers and civilian personnel and participates in activities of assigned area of responsibility; does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Performs related duties as required.
- Supervises, schedules, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel, both sworn and civilian.
- Supervises officers responsible for criminal investigations and patrol.
- Responds to critical incidents and assists in coordinating personnel activities.
- Supervises the collection and preservation of evidence for court presentations.
- Interprets laws, rules and regulations to subordinates.
- Reviews reports prepared by subordinates.
- Supervises the continuous training and development of personnel.
- Follows up on special assignments to ensure completion.
- Meets and confers with members of the community regarding public safety issues.
- Performs various activities of assigned area of responsibility, such as interrogation of suspects; interview of witnesses; surveillance; preparation of search and seizure warrants, etc.
- Keeps records and submits periodic relevant reports to superiors.
- Maintains liaison with City departments and other agencies.
- May supervise clerical and record keeping functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES - Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant police practices and investigative procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of Department rules, regulations and policies.
- Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of police administration.
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, City regulations and ordinances, and court decisions.
- Ability to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to analyze situations and information and make proper judgments.
- Ability to behave in a positive and fair manner in order to gain and maintain the confidence, support, cooperation and satisfaction of the community.
- Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operations of motor vehicles.
- Sufficient strength, endurance and agility to perform duties of the class.
- Working knowledge of City resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *This position is open only to permanent full-time employees of the Stamford Police Department, who meet the qualifications stated below. A Police Officer must have served a minimum of four (4) years as a Police Officer as of the date of the test for Sergeant.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written examination weighted 40% and an assessment center weighted 60%. See below Source List.
EXAMINATION DATES: Written - Saturday, October 24, 2026. Assessment Center - Sunday, October 25, 2026. **POLICE SERGEANT PROMOTIONAL EXAM READING MATERIAL** 1. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
> Authors: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
> ISBN-13: 978-1250183866
> ISBN-10: 1250183863
> Publisher: St. Martin's Press
> Publication Date: November 21, 2017
2. Supervision of Police Personnel, 9th Edition
> Authors: Nathan F. Iannone, Marvin D. Iannone, Jeffrey L. Bernstein
> ISBN-13: 978-0135186237
> ISBN-10: 0135186234
> Publisher: Pearson
> Publication Date: February 6, 2018
3. Police Field Operations, 8th Edition
> Authors: Thomas F. Adams
> ISBN-13: 978-0135050491
> ISBN-10: 0135050499
> Publisher: Pearson
> Publication Date: January 13, 2010 4. Criminal Investigation, 11th Edition
> Authors: Christine Hess Orthmann, Karen M. Hess, Henry Lim Cho
> ISBN-13: 978-1285862613
> ISBN-10: 1285862619
> Publisher: Cengage Learning
> Publication Date: January 1, 2016
5. Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Field Manual (The Original Red Book) current Edition
Chapters I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII *(CRIMES SECTION is EXCLUDED)* 6. Stamford Police General Orders (Appendix A) Located in Powerdms 7. Appendix A *General Orders Located in Powerdms 8. Stamford Police Department General Orders: 1.01 Law Enforcement Function
1.02 Limits of Authority
1.03 Written Policy System
1.04 Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
1.05 Harassment and Discrimination
1.06 Investigatory Stops
1.07 Strip and Body Cavity Searches
1.09 Bias-Based Policing
2.01 Organizational Structure
2.02 Goals and Objectives
2.03 Unity of Command/Span of Control
2.04 Authority and Responsibility
2.05 Management and Administration
2.06 Recording Police Officers
2.07 Line and Staff Inspections
2.08 Public Information- Media Relations
2.09 Uniform Standards and Dress Code
3.01 Use of Force - General
3.04 Impact Weapons
3.05 Reporting and Investigating Force
3.06 Vehicle Pursuit
3.07 Firearms
3.09 Use of Canines
4.01 Citizen Complaints
4.02 Investigating Misconduct and Citizen Complaints
4.05 Grievance Procedures
4.06 Drug and Alcohol Testing
4.07 Alcohol & Substance Abuse
5.01 Patrol Administration
5.02 Vehicle Operations
5.03 Equipment
5.04 Missing or Lost Person Complaint
5.05 Family Violence Investigations
5.06 Mentally Ill and Homeless Individuals
5.07 Arrest Processing
5.10 Securing Prisoner
5.11 Prisoner Transportation
5.14 Use of Social Media
5.26 Body Worn Cameras
6.16 Death Notifications
7.02 CBRNE
7.03 Response to Unusual Occurrences
7.06 Hostage Negotiations
7.07 Special Response Team
8.15 Workers Compensation
8.19 Staffing
8.20 Sick Leave
880 Critical Incident Response Cards
Zero Tolerance Workplace Violence (City Policy)
The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.
Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.
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If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.
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