How much does a Police Sergeant make in Indiana? The average Police Sergeant salary in Indiana is $81,895 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,005 and $91,382. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Police Sergeant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Sergeant Salary $51,539 IN February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Sergeant Salary $66,005 IN February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Sergeant Salary $81,895 IN February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Sergeant Salary $91,382 IN February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Sergeant Salary $100,020 IN February 26, 2024
25% $66,005 10% $51,539 90% $100,020 75% $91,382 $81,895 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Police Sergeant need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Standard Operating Procedures: A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.

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Quality control: Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.

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product knowledge: Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.

Standard Operating Procedures 0.73%
Quality control 0.09%
product knowledge 0.37%
Others 98.81%

Job Description for Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant is responsible for supervising patrol officers and agents as assigned and maintaining the chain of command within the operations of the department. 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. Being a Police Sergeant requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 5-7 years of law enforcement experience. Typically reports to a chief of police, captain, or lieutenant. The Police 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. To be a Police Sergeant typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $76,119 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $80,864 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $78,695 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $76,596 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $77,260 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $78,511 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $77,763 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $79,141 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $77,260 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $79,542 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Police Sergeant

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Police Sergeant, the first career path typically progresses to Campus Security Director.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Police Lieutenant position, and then progresses to Sheriff/Police Chief.

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