Job Description

Posting number: 2025-00693

Department: Police Department

Division: Police Officers - Patrol

Job classification: POLICE OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety

Summary

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Under general supervision, perform full range of police duties including routine patrol, law enforcement, preliminary investigations, and traffic control for a designated area on an assigned shift. With experience and training, may be assigned to specialized assignments including, but not limited to investigations, tactical, community relations, school resource, and administrative or staff functions.

SALARY

This position is part of a Career Development program.

Police Officer Recruit - ENTRY LEVEL - $28.8028 hourly/ $63,654.19 annually

Police Officer 1 - Commissioned Officer - $30.2141 hourly/ $66,773.16 annually

Police Officer 2 - $31.6946 hourly/ $70,045.07 annually

Police Officer 3 - $33.2225 hourly/ $73,421.73 annually

Police Officer 4 - $34.8831 hourly/ $77,091.65 annually

Police Officer 5 - $36.6273 hourly/ $80,946.33 annually

*Note: Rates are based on a 42.5 hour work week.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Patrol designated area of the City by radio equipped car, bicycle, or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter crime, enforce criminal law, direct traffic, and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
2. Respond to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
3. Write detailed reports on police-related activities.
4. Interview persons with complaints and make proper disposition or direct them to the proper authorities.
5. Secure crime scenes, administer first aid, arbitrate disputes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend suspects, make arrests and transport offenders.
6. Enter and retrieve data and information using a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT).
7. Give advice and general information to inquiries from the public.
8. When assigned, conduct criminal and/or undercover investigations.
9. Testify as a witness in court in connection with written citations, arrests and investigations.
10. Assist in the training of departmental personnel
11. Attend periodic training classes in police methods, first aid, firearms and related subjects.
12. Keep informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within assigned area.
13. Must be punctual and timely in meeting all job performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance and tardiness standards and work deadlines.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with desk functions by answering phone, greeting and assisting visitors and taking incident reports.
2. Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of department rules and regulations
• Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City
• Skill in communicating in writing and/or in person on a one-on-one basis for the purpose of influencing, motivating and convincing. Skill in mediating conflicts
• Proficient skill in the use of firearms
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related police software applications and programs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written orders
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and documents
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
• Ability to maintain an extremely high degree of alertness and concentration, and to drive a patrol car for an eight-hour shift
• Ability to meet State physical and psychological standards
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Supplemental information

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be a citizen of the United States.

Must not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state law or city ordinances relating to force violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substance.

Must never have been discharged from any branch of the Armed Forces under other than honorable conditions.

Must have a good driving record.

Must possess a valid Driver License.

Required Documents:

A legible copy of your Birth certificate

A legible copy of your Social Security card

A legible copy of your Vehicle Operator's License

A completed and signed Background Investigation Consent form from the link below:

https://secure.rightsignature.com/templates/ac09501a-f1ad-4a61-846e-1d9cc10f0f74/template-signer-link/ac8e49aa96e0d55b833cfcb9f030ffe5

If applicable, a legible copy of your High School diploma or GED or college transcript/degree

If applicable, a legible copy of Armed Forces Discharge certification

If applicable, a legible copy of college diploma and transcripts

If applicable, certified proof of a law enforcement officer's commission from the State of Tennessee's P.O.S.T. Commission or equivalent Commission from another state