Police Officer 2-Lateral SRO

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

20 paid vacation days + 3 personal

20 paid military days per year

Paid Family leave up to 30 days

Job summary

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department currently seeks lateral Police Officers with two or more years of uninterrupted full-time law enforcement experience to join the School Resource Officer program in Nashville elementary schools. Certification through a state standards body is required, with education incentives outlined for degrees.

Positions involve a 24/7 operation with weekend shifts and opportunities for pre-academy placements.

Qualifications

• Two+ years as a full-time, certified law enforcement officer (Tennessee POST certification or equivalent).
• Must possess a valid Driver License.
• Citizen or eligible veteran status as defined by state law, with citizenship process timeline.
• Must be at least 21 years old and pass medical/psychological exams and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete a training program covering criminal law, firearms, first aid, traffic investigation, and report writing.
• Specialized SRO training including Basic SRO Certification, D.A.R.E., public speaking, and youth crime prevention.
• Work schedules include non-school months with potential after-hours overtime and community engagements.

Skills

Two years LEO experience

POST certification

Valid driver license

U.S. citizen or eligible veteran

Job description

Position Description

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two (2) or more years of uninterrupted full time law enforcement experience, having obtained a certification as a law enforcement officer through a State Police Standards and Training Commission. Though we are continuously hiring for laterals, this posting is to specifically accept lateral applications for our School Resource Officer Program. We have multiple vacancies in our Nashville Elementary Schools.

We are now accepting lateral applications for School Resource Officer.

Step 3 $81,114.00 to Step 15 $102,871.00 without education incentive

Step 3 $83,547.42 to Step 15 $105,957.13 with Associate’s degree.

Step 3 $85,980.84 to Step 15 $109,043.26 with Bachelor’s degree.

The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Employees must be able to work any day and/or shift, as needed.

• Education incentives available to qualified candidates.
• Pre-academy hiring opportunities may be available.
• All regular days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Typical Duties

• Complete a training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas. Physical training will be optional for this program.
• Other specialized training required for the SRO program include, but are not limited to:
• Basic – SRO Certification
• D.A.R.E. Program
• Public speaking
• School and youth related crime problem solving practicums
• Conflict resolution skills management
• Current juvenile laws
• School system disciplinary code of conduct
• Strategy on identification of youth associated group’s impact on school/community safety and security
• Scheduled vacations are strongly encouraged for the non-school months of late May through mid-August as well as school seasonal holiday breaks (spring break, fall break, Christmas break). There is an expectation of "after hours" approved overtime, i.e. speaking engagements, sporting events, PTA meetings, community school meetings, involving presentations on divisional program protocols and strategies for school/community, security and safety.

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

All supporting documents must be attached to your online application at the time of application. Each document should be saved individually in a PDF format. Do not include resumes, cover letters, driver's license, social security cards, or various training certificates.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) law enforcement officer. No more than 3 years since last break-in service.
• Valid Driver License.
• A U.S. citizen at the time of hire, or per Tennessee House Bill 0765, a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces may be employed as a Police Officer. The officer must apply for or obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete a medical and psychological examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter.
• Must successfully complete Criminal History Background.
• Must successfully complete CVSA.
• Must successfully complete Drug Testing.
• Must successfully complete FTO program (Field Training Officer) before a school assignment.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

• 12 paid holidays
• 20 paid vacation days + 3 personal days
• 20 paid military days per year
• Up to 30 working days of Paid Family leave (after 6 months of employment with Metro)
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• State supplemented In-Service pay of $800 each year
• Longevity pay after Five (5) years with Metro
• Vested for pension after Ten (10) years
• Vested to Medical Pension after Ten (10) years
• $1,000 every year for uniform maintenance
• Educational Incentive Pay - Additional 3% for A.S. and 6% for B.S.
• Excellent medical and dental insurance
• Shift differential pay for night or morning shift
• Department provides all necessary equipment and uniforms
• Health Insurance: Employees have the choice of two medical plans - BlueCross BlueShield PPO or Cigna Choice Fund - and may choose either Individual, Family or Employee + Child(ren) coverage. Both companies provide coverage for mental health/substance abuse.
• Metro pays 75% of the medical premium with employees only paying 25% of the premium
• Life Insurance: Metro provides active employees - at no cost - with $50,000 in basic life insurance and $50,000 in AD&D insurance. Supplemental life and dependent life insurance is available to purchase. Supplemental life can be purchased by new employees up to $200,000 without proof of good health and increased up to $500,000 at future annual enrollments with evidence of insurability (EOI). You may enroll your spouse/domestic partner with $10,000 without proof of good health (EOI) if you enroll when you first become eligible-either at benefit eligibility or within 60 days of your marriage.
• Dental Insurance: Metro provides BlueCross BlueShield single dental coverage at not cost to employees. Family dental plans are available to purchase.
• Optional vision insurance
• Additional coverage available through payroll deductions