What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Sergeant position at City of Tyler?
Purpose Of Position
*INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY*
ALTERNATE PROMOTIONAL SYSTEM
WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF
POLICE SERGEANT IJune 23, 2026Instructions: Eligible applicants must file a promotional application with the Civil Service Director in the Team Resources Department by applying online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tylertexas by the application deadline; Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.Minimum Qualifications
The promotional examination for the rank of Police Sergeant I is open to all police officers that have a minimum of five (5) years of full-time law enforcement experience by 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The last two (2) years must be continuous service with the Tyler Police Department. You must meet these qualifications to be eligible to take this examination after filing an application online by the examination date.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate’s Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor’s Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.