Park Police Officer II – Patrol, Enforce, Protect Parks

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation is hiring Park Police Trainees to enforce laws within the park system and ensure safe, enjoyable park use. You will patrol by car or on foot, with optional bike/ATV/mounted units after training, and handle incidents, reports, and crowd control as needed.

The role requires passing a 14-week training program covering criminal law, firearms, first aid, and related areas, with various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Sixty semester hours of college coursework or higher.
• High school diploma or equivalent and additional qualifications.
• Two years of active military duty can fulfill the education path.
• Two years as a full-time, certified park police officer is accepted.
• Five years of responsible work experience may fulfill the education path.

Aufgaben

• Lead and perform crime prevention and law enforcement duties across the metropolitan park system.
• Patrol assigned areas by car or on foot; bike/ATV/mounted options available after training.
• Enforce park regulations and all state/local laws and ordinances; respond to disorder scenes.
• Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and intervene to maintain public safety and order.
• Make arrests, issue citations, manage traffic, and assist with crowd control as needed.
• Complete required training: criminal law, firearms, first aid, traffic investigation, and related areas.

Ausbildung

Sixty semester hours of college coursework

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years active military duty

Two years as certified Park Police officer

Five years responsible work experience

Jobbeschreibung

Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation is hiring Park Police Trainees to enforce laws within the park system and ensure safe, enjoyable park use. You will patrol by car or on foot, with optional bike/ATV/mounted units after training, and handle incidents, reports, and crowd control as needed.

The role requires passing a 14-week training program covering criminal law, firearms, first aid, and related areas, with various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.