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.

Rules of ConductSearch & SeizureUse of ForceDomestic Violence ResponseCommunicationsCriminal Investigations

Service tiers

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Sergeant examination service tiers, features, and investment by package
FeatureEssentialProfessionalEnhanced
Examination item development75 scored items100 scored items plus 10 reserve items100 scored items plus 25 reserve items
Agency SME reviewOne remote review cycleOne facilitated SME review sessionTwo facilitated SME review sessions with documented item decisions
Alternate examination formNot includedAvailable as an additional serviceAvailable as an additional service
Candidate challenge reviewAvailable as an additional serviceOne defined review cycleExpanded 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.

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