Police Officer 2-Lateral SRO

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is seeking current Police Officers with two or more years of uninterrupted full-time law enforcement experience who hold POST certification, to join our School Resource Officer program with multiple vacancies in Nashville elementary schools.

This lateral posting emphasizes SRO training, city-wide operation with 24/7 coverage, and opportunities for education incentives and pre-academy hiring paths.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of uninterrupted full-time law enforcement experience.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer through State Police Standards and Training Commission.

Responsibilities

• Complete the training program covering criminal law, firearms, first aid, traffic investigations and report writing.
• Participate in SRO training including D.A.R.E., public speaking, youth-related crime solving practicums, and youth outreach activities.
• Be available for 24/7 operation, with varied shifts, including after-hours overtime for community events and school-related activities.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Education

POST certification or state certification

Job 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.

• 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.

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.