Police Recruit: Launch Your Public Safety Career

Memphis Police Department; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Police Department is seeking Police Recruit candidates to join a structured training pathway, starting with comprehensive academies and physical testing. Successful recruits will learn law enforcement fundamentals, patrol procedures, and report-writing while meeting strict eligibility requirements.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with additional college hours or years of work/military experience, be a U.S. citizen or eligible resident, and be at least 21.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 semester hours from an accredited college/university.
• 2 years verifiable work experience within 5 years from class start date.
• 2 years active or reserve military experience within 5 years from class start date.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident with intent to become citizen within 6 years.
• Must be at least 21 years old upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program.
• Must not have felony convictions or pled guilty to felony charges.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws, patrols assigned areas, writes reports, and testifies in court.
• Provides public information and maintains records and material evidence.
• Attends required training and meets mandatory requirements.
• Operates a patrol vehicle and uses weapons/equipment safely.
• Performs additional functions as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 semester hours from an accredited college/university

2 years work experience (full-time/part-time/contract) within 5 years from class start date

2 years active or reserve military experience within 5 years from class start date

Citizen or permanent resident with intent to become citizen within 6 years

At least 21 years of age upon completion of Police Basic Training

No felony convictions or pled guilty to felonies

Job description

Memphis Police Department is seeking Police Recruit candidates to join a structured training pathway, starting with comprehensive academies and physical testing. Successful recruits will learn law enforcement fundamentals, patrol procedures, and report-writing while meeting strict eligibility requirements.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with additional college hours or years of work/military experience, be a U.S. citizen or eligible resident, and be at least 21.