Police Officer II - 28th Lateral Class

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,662 - 79,413; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis seeks to fill a Police Recruit role within the Memphis Police Academy, supporting public safety through patrols, documentation, and court testimony. This position requires sworn status and training within MPD standards.

Candidates must meet POST qualifications, be at least 21, and possess a high school diploma or GED. The role involves physical training, report writing, and adherence to applicable laws and department rules.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time POST-commissioned law enforcement experience.
• No felony convictions; valid driver license; 21+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED; completion of Police Recruit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws.
• Apprehend suspects and control traffic.
• Write incident reports and maintain records and evidence.
• Provide public information and testify in court.
• Operate patrol vehicles and safety equipment; use defensive tactics.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Written communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Weapons & equipment handling

Job description

Salary Range: $65,661.70 – $79,413.10

Job Description

Works under the supervision of Memphis Police Academy staff to grasp concepts and perform a wide range of tasks that promote public safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws.
• Apprehend and control suspects.
• Control traffic and give traffic directions.
• Write incident reports and maintain records and evidence.
• Provide public information and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide court testimony.
• Attend required training and meet mandatory training requirements.
• Comprehend rules, regulations and policies of MPD Training Academy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Apply basic criminal investigative principles, practices, and techniques for patrol‑related activities.
• Use basic interview skills to obtain information from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Operate patrol vehicles and use weapons/equipment safely.
• Apply defensive tactics in controlling and apprehending suspects.
• Use minimal levels of force to keep the officer and public safe.
• Recognize controlled substances and request assistance with materials and paraphernalia.
• Provide first‑aid assistance during emergencies.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to solve patrol‑related problems.
• Maintain tact, courtesy, and confidentiality with law‑enforcement sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Traverse uneven terrain.
• Perform physically demanding work: bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, running, navigating confined spaces.
• Lift and carry heavy items up to 100 lbs (with or without assistance).
• Move a dead weight object up to 175 lbs for training.
• Maintain strength and dexterity for defensive tactics and firearms training.
• Operate law‑enforcement tools and equipment (weapons, handcuffs, vehicles, computers, other technology).

Typical Working Conditions

• Classroom training with exposure to inclement weather.
• May include rotating shifts and holidays.
• Potential hazardous conditions in defensive tactics, weapons training, and defensive driving.
• Use of protective gear when necessary.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years as a full‑time, certified (POST‑commissioned) active law enforcement officer, currently employed as a sworn officer.
• Work record within a commission‑duty agency employing twenty (20) or more paid full‑time officers.
• No felony convictions or pleas of guilty/Nolo Contendere.
• At least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program.
• Successful completion of entry‑level requirements and testing (physical, written, background investigation, psychological and medical) for Police Recruit.
• Valid driver license.
• High school diploma or GED.