Police Officer Trainee

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 paid days off after 1 year

1 sick day per month

20 paid military days per year

Paid Family Leave

In-service pay of $800/year

Overtime pay

Longevity pay

Pension after 10 years

GI Bill benefits

Bi-monthly paychecks

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks Police Officer Trainee to complete in-service and field training in police science.

The role advances through a structured pay scale with progression tied to weeks of training and educational credentials.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 semester hours of accredited college coursework with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Alternative paths include HS diploma/GED plus military service or law enforcement certification.
• Also acceptable: HS diploma/GED plus 3 years of full-time work experience.
• No substitutions beyond listed paths are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Attends in-service and field training in police science and completes basic training requirements.
• Performs duties within a 24/7 Police Department operation, including any shift, weekends and holidays.
• Engages in training on criminal law, firearms, physical fitness, first aid, traffic investigations, report writing and related areas.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

60 semester hours college coursework

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years military service

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years as certified officer

3 years full-time work experience

Job description

Position Description

Attends and completes an in-service and field training program in police science. Performs related duties as required.

SALARY

• $66,204.00 annual salary rate for weeks 1-24
• $70,904.00 annual salary rate for weeks 25-50 (Police Officer 1)
• $73,031.12 w/Associate's Degree, $75,158.24 w/Bachelor's Degree
• $77,964.00 annual salary rate starting at week 51 (Police Officer 2)
• $80,302.92 w/Associate's Degree, $82,641.84 w/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, to include weekends, holidays and other mandated assignments.

Typical Duties

This classification spends considerable time in a classroom environment and requires some physical exertion such as running, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities.

Completes a basic training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, physical training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, riot control, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least sixty (60) semester hours of course work from an accredited college or university with an overall G.P.A. of 2.0 ("C" average) or above

NOTE: Once hired, employees are required to successfully complete the Metro Nashville Police Training Academy.

• OR ***
• High School/GED Diploma or Transcript plus one of the following:
• at least two (2) years active military duty (Honorable Discharge)
• at least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) active law enforcement officer
• three (3) years responsible, full-time work experience
• No Other Substitutions ***

Licenses Required

• Valid Driver License

Additional Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time you start the MNPD Training Academy.
• 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 pass a medical examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter and applicable Civil Service policies.

Review the Police Officer Trainee Employment Standards before applying.

The following required documents MUST be submitted at the time of application:

• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED
• Official College Transcripts - If you wish to qualify under the college path, we need a copy of your official college transcript. Transcripts Issued To Student are accepted only if they include the registrar's signature/seal (showing 60 semester hours and 2.0 GPA).
• Military Discharge, DD214 member 4-long form - If you wish to qualify under the military path. According to the Tennessee P.O.S.T. Commission Law Enforcement Officer Certification Requirements, applicants must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
• P.O.S.T. Certification - If you are an existing Police Officer.
• If you wish to qualify under the three+ years of full-time work experience, be sure to include a detailed employment history in the Work Experience section of the application.

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

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.

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 or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Our police officers enjoy premium benefits.

• 34 paid days off per year after one calendar year (20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 12 holidays)
• 1 sick day per month accumulated up to 120 days
• 20 paid military days per year
• Up to 30 work days of Paid Family Leave (upon meeting eligibility guidelines)
• State supplemented in-service pay of $800 each year
• Overtime pay: In fiscal year 2016 our Police Officer 2's averaged $5,057.50 (in addition to regular salary)
• Longevity pay (in addition to regular salary)
• MetroMax 457 Deferred Compensation Plan which allows employees to contribute to a retirement plan tax-deferred and earnings on the retirement money are also tax-deferred.
• Compensated for time spent in court
• Vested for pension after 10 years
• Vested for medical pension after 10 years
• Use of Montgomery GI bills and Post 9/11 GI bills, in first year of training
• Paychecks are automatically deposited on the 7th and 22nd of each month.

Insurance

• Health Insurance: BlueCross BlueShield PPO or Cigna Choice Fund and may choose either individual or family 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 not 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 up to $500,000 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.

Clothing and Equipment Allowance

• $1,000 every year for uniform maintenance
• Basic equipment and sidearm issued during academy training