Police Officer 1

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Clarksville, TN; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Clarksville, TN is seeking entry-level police officers to join our department and serve the community. Duties include responding to calls, patrolling streets, enforcing laws, and engaging with residents to enhance safety.

You will complete incident reports, affidavits, and testify in court when required, with opportunities to serve in specialized units as the department grows. Excellent teamwork, physical fitness, and integrity are essential qualities.

Qualifications

• Education required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and enforce local, state, and federal statutes.
• Patrol assigned routes, make traffic stops, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Complete incident reports and affidavits; testify in court when required; may join specialized units.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This is the first of eight levels in the Police series. Incumbents respond to calls for service and enforce local, State, and Federal statutes. Responsibilities may include patrolling assigned routes; making traffic stops; interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; making arrests; completing incident reports; determining charges to be applied; completing affidavits for court; and testifying in court when necessary. Incumbents may be assigned to a specialized unit or function.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.