Patrol Officer: Protect & Serve the Community

Kids for the Future; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tullahoma is currently looking for Police Officers. Police Officers are under the direct supervision of their shift Sergeant and Lieutenant.

Officers are responsible for providing for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing criminal laws and/or city ordinances, and promoting good community relations. Officers shall become familiar with places of public assembly, official buildings, and crime prone areas.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; POST certification within one year of employment or promotion.
• Minimum age 21; must not have a prior record of criminal activity.
• Qualifications as outlined in the Tennessee Code Annotated.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all laws and/or ordinances for the City of Tullahoma and protect lives and property.
• Maintain a police presence in patrol areas to deter criminal activity as directed.
• Investigate suspicious persons and activities and follow up on citizen complaints.
• Assist the Criminal Investigation Division by securing crime scenes and collecting evidence.
• Prepare cases for court and testify in traffic and criminal cases as needed.
• Observe radio transmissions and maintain professionalism while communicating.
• Respond to calls for service safely within the assigned area.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Laws and ordinances knowledge

POST firearms standards

Emergency responsiveness

Search and seizure knowledge

Credible testimony

Proper uniform

Computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Interagency collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

POST certification required

Minimum age 21 years

No prior criminal activity

Tennessee Code Annotated qualifications

Job description

The City of Tullahoma is currently looking for Police Officers. Police Officers are under the direct supervision of their shift Sergeant and Lieutenant.

Officers are responsible for providing for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing criminal laws and/or city ordinances, and promoting good community relations. Officers shall become familiar with places of public assembly, official buildings, and crime prone areas.