Police Officer 2-Lateral SRO

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville-Davidson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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 certification as a law enforcement officer through a State Police Standards and Training Commission. This posting is specifically accepting lateral applications for the School Resource Officer Program in Nashville Elementary Schools.

If you are interested in working in a school environment, please apply under this job posting.

Step 3 $73,024.54 to Step 10 $89,810.96 without education incentive
Step 3 $75,215.27 to Step 10 $92,505.29 with an Associate’s degree.
Step 3 $77,406.01 to Step 10 $95,199.62 with a 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.
• 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 the 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

• 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 the 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.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

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.