Police Officer Trainee

Metro Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a 24/7 operation as a Police Officer Trainee, where you will undergo comprehensive training in police science. This role includes physical training, firearms instruction, and courses in criminal law, ensuring you are well-prepared for the challenges of law enforcement. As a member of the Metro Nashville Police Department, you will contribute to community safety while developing essential skills. The position offers a competitive salary that increases with experience and education, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about serving the public and upholding the law.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver License and pass a medical examination.
• Minimum age of 21 and U.S. citizenship or legal residency required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete training in police science and related duties.
• Engage in physical exertion and classroom learning for law enforcement.

Skills

Criminal Law

Firearms Training

Physical Training

First Aid

Traffic Law Enforcement

Human Relations

Report Writing

Patrol Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 semester hours from an accredited college

Job description

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

SALARY
$60,274.50 annual salary rate for weeks 1-24
$64,553.36 annual salary rate for weeks 25-50 (Police Officer 1)
$66,489.96 w/Associate's Degree, $68,426.56 w/Bachelor's Degree
$68,862.63 annual salary rate starting at week 51 (Police Officer 2)
$70,215.90 w/Associate's Degree, $72,994.39 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.

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.

• 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

*** 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 ***

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

LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time you start the MNPD Training Academy.
2. 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.
3. 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.