Police Recruit - POST-Certification Ready

City of Springfield, TN; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield, TN is seeking a police officer to perform protective service work under general direction. You will patrol streets by vehicle or on foot, investigate accidents and crimes, respond to calls for service, issue citations, serve warrants, and testify in court.

Join a 24/7 public safety team, operate and maintain law enforcement equipment, and complete required training. Applicants must meet the state education and certification standards, pass background and drug screenings, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some police work experience desirable.
• Must meet state POST-certified training requirements within one year of hire.
• Be capable of passing background checks, physical and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• patrols streets by vehicle or foot to observe for violations and safety hazards.
• Investigates accident scenes and suspected crimes; responds to calls for service.
• Issues citations and serves warrants; testifies in court.
• Maintains records of warrants, investigations, and arrests; operates law enforcement equipment.

Skills

Geographic knowledge

Court testimony

Report writing

Public safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Springfield, TN is seeking a police officer to perform protective service work under general direction. You will patrol streets by vehicle or on foot, investigate accidents and crimes, respond to calls for service, issue citations, serve warrants, and testify in court.

Join a 24/7 public safety team, operate and maintain law enforcement equipment, and complete required training. Applicants must meet the state education and certification standards, pass background and drug screenings, and