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Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salary in the United States

Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salary

How much does a Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant make in the United States? The average Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant salary in the United States is $84,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $67,800 and $93,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salary $52,960 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salary $67,800 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salary $84,100 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salary $93,900 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Salary $102,822 US March 26, 2024
25% $67,800 10% $52,960 90% $102,822 75% $93,900 $84,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant is responsible for developing training programs for department personnel, directing special units, preparing special reports or projects as assigned, receiving and reviewing reports from officers, and assigning personnel in accordance to specific needs. Responsible for supervising patrol officers and agents as assigned and maintaining the chain of command within the operations of the department. Being a Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant typically reports to Chief of Police, Captain, or Lieutenant. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 5-7 years of law enforcement experience. The Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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