Custom Police Sergeant Promotional Examinations for Small and Midsized Departments
Precedent Assessment Group develops custom police sergeant promotional examinations for small and midsized departments. Each examination is created from the agency's approved source materials, which may include policies, General Orders, legal materials, collective bargaining provisions, and supervisory resources. An agency approved examination blueprint identifies the content areas and weighting used to evaluate knowledge relevant to first line police supervision.
Service tiers
You can scroll horizontally to view all package columns on narrow screens.| Feature | Essential | Professional | Enhanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination item development | 75 scored items | 100 scored items plus 10 reserve items | 100 scored items plus 25 reserve items |
| Agency SME review | One remote review cycle | One facilitated SME review session | Two facilitated SME review sessions with documented item decisions |
| Alternate examination form | Not included | Available as an additional service | Available as an additional service |
| Candidate challenge review | Available as an additional service | One defined review cycle | Expanded review and consultation |
| Preliminary Planning Range | $4,000 to $5,000 | $7,000 to $8,500 | $10,000 to $12,500. Final pricing depends on the approved source list, item count, scenario complexity, SME participation, administration method, scoring services, project schedule, travel, and post examination support. |
What's included
A weighted examination blueprint aligned to your department's job responsibilities, developed with source citations for scored items. Specific review stages — technical, legal, and subject matter expert participation — are available depending on the agreed scope and qualified professional participation confirmed in each engagement.
Timeline
Typically 4 to 10 weeks from receipt of your source materials, depending on service tier.
Related ranks
Lieutenant Examinations
Command-level policy interpretation and administrative judgment.
Detective Examinations
Investigations, evidence handling, and chain of custody procedures.