Lieutenant+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
69% of observed moves out of Sergeant go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers77% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · law_enforcement
Where does a Sergeant go next?
9 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
Chief of Police+92% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Sergeant go here (1,400 careers)
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Security+74% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Security Manager. 8% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate480 careers64% of observed exits move upward from there
Emergency Management Director+42% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Lieutenant. 6% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate480 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Defense Program Manager+42% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Lieutenant. 3% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers76% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Security Manager+30% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
8% of observed moves out of Sergeant go here (480 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate480 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there