Park Police 2-Lateral

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Département des Parcs et Loisirs recherche des Officiers de Police pour assurer la sécurité des visiteurs dans les parcs. Les candidats doivent être capables de patrouiller, d'appliquer les lois, et de répondre aux situations d'urgence. Ce poste exige une formation spécialisée et une disponibilité pour travailler par quarts.

Benefits

Opportunités de promotion

Formation continue

Environnement diversifié

Qualifications

• Doit être âgé d'au moins 21 ans.
• Bonne acuité visuelle et vision des couleurs requises.
• Capacité à travailler des quarts variables, y compris les nuits et les week-ends.

Responsibilities

• Patrouiller les parcs pour veiller à leur sécurité.
• Enforcer toutes les réglementations des parcs et lois locales.
• Intervenir dans les disputes et maintenir l'ordre.

Skills

Communication

Résolution de conflits

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

P.O.S.T. Certification or State Equivalent

Job description

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This position is with the Parks & Recreation Department. Park Police Officers assist citizens to ensure the use of parks is safe and enjoyable and to resolve any disputes occurring in parks. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the enforcement of all state and local laws, ordinances, and Park Board regulations. This position requires the candidate to be able to patrol in patrol car or on foot to monitor parks, playgrounds, greenways and other park property for illegal activities and to ensure visitors are safe. ATVs, Bikes, and Mounted units are available if the officer chooses, but are not mandatory. Candidates may be exposed to unknown and potentially dangerous situations or environmental stress that require safety precautions.

All Officers must be able to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Pre-academy hiring opportunities may be available.

Leads and performs crime prevention and law enforcement duties throughout the Metropolitan Park System.

Patrols an assigned area in an automobile or on foot. Bike, ATV, and mounted patrols are available after specialized training.

Enforces all park regulations and laws.

Responds to messages or instructions and appears at scenes of disorder or crime.

Investigates and reports accidents, property damage, or offenses.

Intervenes in disputes to protect the public and maintain order.

Makes arrests, issues citations, gives warnings, directs traffic, and assists with crowd control as needed.

Notes and reports traffic hazards.

Assists other law enforcement personnel as needed.

Appears in court as required.

Writes case reports and maintains activity logs.

May train Park Police 1.

Completes a 14-week training program covering criminal law, firearms, first aid, traffic investigation, law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, patrol procedures, policies, report writing, and related areas.

Physical training is optional for this program.

The following required documents MUST be submitted at the time of application

Birth Certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Transcripts (if applicable)

Copy of P.O.S.T. Certification or State Equivalent

Copy of DD214 Long Form (if applicable)

All documents must be attached to your online application in PDF format. Do not include resumes, cover letters, driver's license, social security cards, or training certificates.

Must meet requirements for Park Police Trainee or Police 1 position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year of law enforcement experience, or
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year of P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement experience. Officers with a significant break in service must re-attend training as specified.

Park Police Trainee requirements

At least 60 semester hours from an accredited college with a 2.0 GPA or higher, or

High school diploma plus two years active military duty, or two years as a certified law enforcement officer, or five years responsible work experience.

Additional eligibility criteria include:

• One year experience as a Park Police 1
• Performance evaluation of 2.0 or better in the previous year

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

Special Police Commission

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years old.

Good visual acuity and color vision, passing a medical exam, and meeting firearm standards are required.

Candidates with foreign credentials are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Requests for accommodations should be directed to Human Resources at ~~~.