Police Officer Trainee — Begin Your Law Enforcement Career

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department seeks motivated individuals to become Police Officer Trainees. You will attend and complete an in-service and field training program in police science and perform related duties as required.

The position features an escalating annual salary: starting around $66,204, rising through weeks 25–50 and higher with college degrees, and reaching about $82,642 with a BA by the end of year one.

Qualifications

• At least 60 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Must be 21 years of age by start date.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident with pathway to citizenship; veteran may be employed.
• Must pass a medical examination.
• P.O.S.T. certification path if already a police officer.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver License

Job description

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department seeks motivated individuals to become Police Officer Trainees. You will attend and complete an in-service and field training program in police science and perform related duties as required.

The position features an escalating annual salary: starting around $66,204, rising through weeks 25–50 and higher with college degrees, and reaching about $82,642 with a BA by the end of year one.