Police Officer - All Experience Levels

Ocean State Job Lot; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Franklin is seeking a Police Officer to patrol assigned areas, enforce state and local laws, respond to calls, investigate incidents, and preserve the safety of the public.

Under limited supervision, you will work in high‑stress conditions, perform traffic control, arrests, reporting, and cooperate with Fire/EMS and other departments. Applicants must be 21+, Tennessee POST certified, possess a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to operate a firearm.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age by September 30, 2026.
• Must be eligible to become Tennessee P.O.S.T. certified.
• Must be eligible to operate a firearm.
• Must possess valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned district by patrol car, bicycle, or on foot to observe and deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
• Responds to requests for assistance and complaints from the public.
• Identifies hazards, investigates accidents, and reports to the appropriate departments.
• Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, preserves evidence, and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Arrests suspects and follows proper procedures to ensure safety of officers and the public.
• Enforces state and city laws and maintains equipment upkeep.
• Completes necessary paperwork and supports Fire/EMS personnel when needed.

Job description

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

About City of Franklin

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

About City of Franklin

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

About City of Franklin

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

About City of Franklin

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

About City of Franklin

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

The pay structure below reflects the starting rate for new hires who meet the required experience criteria. Those hired will remain eligible for ongoing annual market adjustments and merit-based increases.

• $68,000: Noncertified/less than 1 year
• $73,000: 1 - 3 Years
• $75,000: 4 - 7 Years
• $77,000: 8+ Years

Shift Differential

• 2 PM - 9 PM = 7% added to salary
• 9 PM - 7 AM = 10% added to salary
• Please click HERE for benefit information.

Job Description

I. Purpose of Job

Under limited supervision, patrols assigned zone while exercising responsibility for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Controls traffic, prevents crime or disturbances of the peace, and arrests violators. While working under often stressful, high-risk conditions, applies good independent judgment when dealing with dangerous or unusual situations and implements safe practices and procedures. Reports to the Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, or acting supervisor.

A. Performs policing duties

• Patrols an assigned district in a patrol car, bicycle, or on foot, to observe assigned area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety; investigates complaints and enforces laws; maintains high visibility.
• Responds to requests for assistance by, or complaints from, the public via the dispatcher.
• Identifies, investigates, and reports accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions to the appropriate departments or agencies.
• Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, complainants, and victims; gathers physical evidence and preserves such evidence for court use; conducts follow up investigations if necessary.
• Apprehends, arrests, and detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests to ensure the safety of arresting officer, the public, and the suspect.
• Enforces all applicable laws of the State of Tennessee and the City of Franklin; notes suspicious persons and establishments and reports to superior officer.
• Maintains responsibility for the upkeep of patrol car and any related equipment that is the property of the City of Franklin.
• Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain smooth traffic flow, assists traffic accident victims, and investigates causes of accidents.
• Completes paperwork related to policing duties.

III. Other Job Duties

Performs other job duties as assigned, including:

• Provides backup and security for Fire Department/EMS personnel when needed, keeping bystanders out of danger, safeguarding property, and rendering first aid in emergencies.
• Maintains weapons and equipment
• Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars.
• Performs special projects as directed.

I V. Primary Job Challenges

Primary challenges of this position include working in a high stress environment.

V. Equipment Operated

Standard policing equipment

• Job Content Knowledge: Has thorough knowledge of the policies, procedure, and activities of the City and law enforcement practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Police Officer. Has thorough knowledge of law enforcement and standard police practices as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Has thorough knowledge of current criminal including laws of arrest, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedures Has thorough knowledge regarding modern criminal investigation techniques, principles and methods and how they relate to law enforcement and police work. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department. Is able to use independent judgment as situations warrant. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and the public.
• Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. In decision making, some choices are known while others may need to be identified. Some reliance on precedent. Ability to interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written,oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Teamwork: Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.

VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:

• Frequently stand.
• Frequently walk.
• Frequently sit.
• Regularly usehandstofinger,handle,orfeel.
• Regularly reachwithhandsandarms.
• Occasionally climborbalance.
• Occasionally stoop,kneel,crouch,orcrawl.
• Regularly talkorhear.
• Occasionally tasteorsmell.
• Regularly lift upto10pounds.
• Frequently lift upto25pounds.
• Occasionally lift morethan100pounds.

Work Environment: Performance of the essential duties of this job includes:

• Occasional exposure to fumesorairborneparticles
• Occasional exposure to toxicorcausticchemicals
• Regular exposure to outdoorweatherconditions
• Must be eligible to become Tennessee P.O.S.T. certified
• At least twenty-one years of age by September 30th, 2026
• Must be eligible to become licensed and qualified to operate a firearm
• Possess valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Tennessee driver's license

The City of Franklin is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for employment to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. The City of Franklin adheres to Title VI as well as Title VII.

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