Police Recruit / Police Officer

Memphis Police Department; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

College Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reduction Program

Public Safety Student Loan Debt Forgiv

Overtime Pay

Annual Uniform Allotment

Résumé du poste

The Memphis Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officer II to join its team in Memphis, Tennessee. The role offers a competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits, including overtime, shift pay, tuition reimbursement, and student loan reduction programs to support your career and financial wellness.

Multiple incentive programs, uniforms, and additional compensation opportunities are available as part of a broad benefits package designed for long-term service in public safety with

Description du poste

BENEFITS & SALARY

Our Benefits & Salaries Help to Build Your Family’s Life in Memphis.

POLICE OFFICER II.

Police Officer Salaries: (effective July 1, 2026)

Hourly Pay Period* Monthly AnnuallyPolice Officer II1-2 years $32.1994 $2,575.96 $5,581.24 $66,974.842-3 years $34.6290 $2,770.32 $6,002.35 $72,028.233-5 years $38.1898 $3,055.19 $6,619.57 $79,434.865 years $38.9430 $3,115.44 $6,750.11 $81,001.37Police Officer II/TACT $39.8176 $3,185.41 $6,901.72 $82,820.62Pilot – Helicopter $41.3306 $3,306.44 $7,163.95 $85,967.39Sergeant I $42.4934 $3,399.47 $7,365.52 $88,386.26

Shift Differential Pay

For all employees who work a non-rotating fixed shift, the city will pay a shift premium for all time worked during the second and third shifts.

2nd Shift per month 3rd Shift per monthPolice Officer II (probation) $19.62 $39.24Police Officer II $22.70 $45.40Sergeant $25.00 $50.00

After an employee has worked 6 consecutive months on either the second or third shift or combination thereof, and continues to be assigned to either a second or third shift, the shift differential rates will be:

2nd Shift per month 3rd Shift per monthPolice Officer II (probation) $29.44 $58.86Police Officer II $34.05 $68.10Sergeant $37.50 $75.00

POLICE LATERALPOLICE RECRUIT/POLICE OFFICER II PROBATIONARYPOLICE SERVICE TECHNICIANEmployee Benefits

College Tuition Reimbursement
You can earn additional pay by completing college level courses beyond the minimum 54 semester hours required. Officers will earn an extra 5% pay for 85 or more semester hours and 7.5% pay for a 4 year degree.
We offer $3000 annually for college tuition reimbursement to further your career.

Student Loan Reduction Program

Keep more money for you and your family with our Student Loan Reduction Program. Some of the benefits include:

• Offers monthly contribution with no lifetime maximum for as long as you are employed with the City of Memphis.
• Provides extra student loan payments – by the City each month – helping you save time and money.
• The Tuition.io platform, allow employees to see all of their student loans, repayment strategies, financing options, and the positive impact that the loan contributions make toward their financial wellness.

Public Safety Student Loan Debt Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Police Officers with 10 years of service can eliminate 100% of their outstanding federal student loan debt.

Opportunity to develop and improve law enforcement skills of officers in pursuit of career path objectives through various departmental assignments. Memphis Police has over 75 specialized units and assignments – department wide – to aspire for.

We Offer Many Ways to Earn Extra Income!

Annual In-Service P.O.S.T. Certification Supplement Pay

Qualify to receive an annual bonus for your P.O.S.T. certification. Benefits include:
$600 annually

Earn Accumulated-Time Benefit Pay for days off

Receive Overtime Pay for the Following:

• Shift Overlay
• Special Detail Work Assignments
• Off-duty Court Appearances

Annual Uniform Allotment

Receive $450 annually to cover uniform costs.

Court Pay

The Memphis Police Department believes all aspects of your job are crucial and understand they may require extra time on your part. We make sure to reward your hard work and allow you to earn Overtime Pay or Accumulated-Time Benefit Pay for days you are required to appear in court.

Out of Rank Pay

The Memphis Police Department rewards individuals that strive to reach beyond their normal job duties. Officers are eligible to earn Out of Rank Pay for Temporary or Special Assignments.

Service Incentive (Longevity) Pay

All officers will earn incentive pay after 5 years of service. Longevity pay shall be paid monthly according to the following schedule and rates:
Years of Service: 0.75% of Base Pay
Years of Service: 1.00% of Base Pay
Years of Service: 1.25% of Base Pay
Years of Service: 1.5% of Base Pay
Years of Service: 1.75% of Base Pay

Hazardous Duty Pay

Covers the following duties and assignments – Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Hostage Negotiation Team, Motorcycle Squad, Bomb Technician Unit, Dog Squad and Crime Scene at a pay rate of:
Annually $780.00
Bi-weekly $30.00
Monthly $65.00
Hourly $0.375

Field Training Officer (F.T.O.)

Bilingual Pay

Officers competent in speaking, reading and writing in a language other than English will be compensated as follows (Sign-language may also be considered as a non-English language):
Annually $912.00
Bi-weekly $34.62
Monthly $75.01
Hourly $0.4327

Annual PFIP (Physical Fitness Incentive Program)

With our Annual Physical Fitness Incentive Program (PFIP) you may be eligible to earn Accumulated-Time Benefit Pay for days off.

Military Kicker Program

The Memphis Police Department Training Academy (MPDTA – facility code # 10006742) is a state approved agency – by the Department of Veterans Affairs – to offer extra pay incentives for police recruits with educational benefits, during their academy training as well as the 12-month probationary period after graduation. Military personnel can earn up to an additional $1,561.00 per month, if eligible for the maximum benefit amount under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Chapter 33) Educational Benefits program

“GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site

at h!!P.://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Eligible Reservists, National Guard members, and Veterans can receive – up to a maximum estimated benefit of $22,776.00 – during 18 months of On-the-Job Training with the MPDTA.

“Kicker Program” Benefits:
effective 8/1/2017 Extra Salary per Month1st six months $1,561.002nd six months $1,265.00Remaining months $970.00*Monthly estimated benefits incl