2026 Prince George's County (SERGEANT)
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (MD) SERGEANT PROMOTIONAL PREP PROGRAM Written Exam + Assessment Center Preparation
The J. Harris Academy Sergeant Promotional Prep Program is designed to help Prince George’s County candidates succeed on both phases of the promotional process—the written examination and the assessment center. This program gives candidates a clear, structured path to prepare efficiently, perform confidently, and demonstrate the leadership skills expected of a front-line supervisor.
What This Program Helps You Do
• Create a focused study plan based on the exam announcement and tested sources
• Improve reading comprehension, retention, and test-time efficiency
• Learn how to answer like a Sergeant—clear, decisive, fair, and policy-driven
• Strengthen judgment, prioritization, and supervisory decision-making under pressure
• Communicate professionally in scored settings with multiple evaluators
Written Exam Preparation
You’ll receive a structured approach to mastering the testable material—how to break down readings, pull key points quickly, and study in a way that supports higher scores. Practice resources are built to reinforce understanding and application, not just memorization.
Assessment Center Preparation
Sergeant candidates are evaluated on how they handle real supervisory responsibilities. This program prepares you for common assessment center exercises such as:
• In-basket / time management and prioritization
• Oral board / structured interview answers
• Supervisory scenarios involving discipline, coaching, and accountability
• Critical incident decision-making and documentation expectations
• Communication skills, officer safety, and community-facing professionalism
Designed for the Sergeant Role
Sergeants set the tone on the street. You’re expected to lead by example, manage performance, make sound decisions, and solve problems quickly while staying aligned with policy and mission. This program helps you deliver responses that show you’re ready for the responsibility—on paper and in person.
Who Should Attend
Prince George’s County candidates preparing for the Sergeant promotional process who want structure, realistic practice, and guidance tailored to both the written and assessment center components.
Products included in this bundle
Prince George’s County Promotional Preparation: Sergeant
Advancing to the rank of Sergeant demands more than just test-taking skills — it requires leadership, judgment, and a deep understanding of supervisory excellence. This comprehensive program prepares Prince George’s County officers for every phase of the promotional process, from written exams to assessment exercises. Participants will sharpen decision-making, communication, and leadership abilities while learning proven strategies for in-basket analysis, scenario response, and structured oral exercises. Designed to align with best practices in police promotional testing and leadership development, this course blends practical guidance, test strategy, and real-world supervisory insight to help officers perform with confidence, precision, and professionalism when it matters most.
Assessment Center Mastery for Corporals and Sergeants: Law Enforcement Promotional Exam Prep
This course prepares law enforcement Corporals and Sergeants for success in the promotional exam assessment center process. Designed by experienced police leaders, it focuses on the skills and strategies needed to excel in situational exercises, role-play scenarios, in-basket activities, and structured interviews. Officers will learn how to demonstrate leadership, communication, decision-making, and supervisory judgment under pressure. Tailored for frontline supervisors, this program builds confidence and provides practical tools to perform at the highest level during assessment centers and oral boards. You can add instructor-led coaching to this program at checkout!
Maryland Digest of Criminal Law
The MDCL course is designed to assist Maryland Officers with their promotional exams.