School Resource Officer - Lateral Hire, Youth Safety

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is seeking current Police Officers with two or more years of uninterrupted full-time law enforcement experience who hold POST certification, to join our School Resource Officer program with multiple vacancies in Nashville elementary schools.

This lateral posting emphasizes SRO training, city-wide operation with 24/7 coverage, and opportunities for education incentives and pre-academy hiring paths.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of uninterrupted full-time law enforcement experience.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer through State Police Standards and Training Commission.

Responsibilities

• Complete the training program covering criminal law, firearms, first aid, traffic investigations and report writing.
• Participate in SRO training including D.A.R.E., public speaking, youth-related crime solving practicums, and youth outreach activities.
• Be available for 24/7 operation, with varied shifts, including after-hours overtime for community events and school-related activities.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Education

POST certification or state certification

Job description

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is seeking current Police Officers with two or more years of uninterrupted full-time law enforcement experience who hold POST certification, to join our School Resource Officer program with multiple vacancies in Nashville elementary schools.

This lateral posting emphasizes SRO training, city-wide operation with 24/7 coverage, and opportunities for education incentives and pre-academy hiring paths.