Police Sergeant

About this role

The City of West Linn Police Department is looking for a leader who is ready to inspire others, build trust, and make a meaningful difference every day. As a Police Sergeant, you'll do more than supervise—you'll mentor officers, strengthen community partnerships, and help shape the future of a department committed to professionalism, service, and excellence. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives on developing people and leading by example, we invite you to join our team.<br><br>For assigned shift, assigns, supervises and performs law enforcement work as necessary to maintain public peace and order, to protect life and property, and to prevent crime. Federal, State, and local laws and City ordinances are enforced while performing supervisory, administrative, patrol, and investigative activities. Plans and supervises assigned special projects, programs, or specific special functions such as purchasing, record keeping, scheduling, training, reserve liaison, public relations, crime prevention, and general support services

Requirements

<em>(Job preparation and prior work experience requirements are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be considered)</em><br><u>Job Preparation</u>:<br><br>Education:<ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Requires graduation from high school or the equivalent GED Certificate. College credits in Law Enforcement, General Psychology, Sociology or a related field preferred. Must obtain AA or AS degree within two (2) years of appointment. Training in supervisory practices or equivalent on the job experience. Five (5) years of law enforcement experience in patrol and investigations. The combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for education/training requirements and is subject to deter