Baltimore County Police Sergeant Promotional Exam Preparation

Promotion to Sergeant represents the transition from peer to first-line supervisor and requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage people and situations in real time. This comprehensive, rank-specific program is designed for Baltimore County Police officers preparing for the annual Sergeant promotional process.

The course prepares candidates for the written examination and the oral board or assessment components, with instruction customized to Baltimore County testing formats, redactions, and approved source materials. Emphasis is placed on supervisory decision-making, communication, accountability, policy application, and problem-solving at the Sergeant level.

Participants receive 10 months of 24/7 access through the J. Harris App and student portal, allowing flexible, on-demand study. The program includes structured study strategies, exam-focused content review, practice questions, oral board frameworks, and guidance on articulating clear, confident supervisory responses.

Taught by experienced command-level instructors, this course is designed to help Sergeant candidates avoid common mistakes, improve consistency, and perform at a level expected of effective first-line supervisors in a competitive, annual promotional process.