Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

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

Salary : $65,097.00 annual salary rate for weeks 1-24. $69,718.00 annual salary rate for weeks 25-50 (Police Officer 1). $71,809.54 w / Associate's Degree, $73,901.08 w / Bachelor's Degree. $74,464.00 annual salary rate starting at week 51 (Police Officer 2). $76,697.92 w / Associate's Degree, $78,931.84 w / Bachelor's Degree.

The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24 / 7 operation. Employees must be able to work any day and / or shift, as needed, to include weekends, holidays and other mandated assignments.

Typical Duties

This classification spends considerable time in a classroom environment and requires some physical exertion such as running, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities.

Completes a basic training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, physical training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, riot control, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas.

Minimum Qualifications

At least sixty (60) semester hours of course work from an accredited college or university with an overall G.P.A. of 2.0 ("C" average) or above.

OR

High School / GED Diploma or Transcript plus one of the following :

• at least two (2) years active military duty (Honorable Discharge)
• at least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) active law enforcement officer
• three (3) years responsible, full-time work experience. No Other Substitutions. NOTE : Once hired, employees are required to successfully complete the Metro Nashville Police Training Academy.

Licenses Required : Valid Driver License. Additional Requirements : 1. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time you start the MNPD Training Academy. 2. A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces may be employed as a Police Officer. The officer must apply for or obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date. 3. Must pass a medical examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter and applicable Civil Service policies. Review the Police Officer Trainee Employment Standards before applying. The following required documents MUST be submitted at the time of application : Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or GED, Official College Transcripts, Military Discharge, DD214 member 4-long form, P.O.S.T. Certification. If you wish to qualify under the three+ years of full-time work experience, be sure to include a detailed employment history in the Work Experience section of the application. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. All supporting documents must be attached to your online application at the time of application. Each document should be saved individually in a PDF format. Do not include resumes, cover letters, driver's license, social security cards, or various training certificates. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Benefits

Our police officers enjoy premium benefits.

Insurance : Health Insurance : BlueCross BlueShield PPO or Cigna Choice Fund and may choose either individual or family coverage. Both companies provide coverage for mental health / substance abuse. Metro pays 75% of the medical premium with employees only paying 25% of the premium. Life Insurance : Metro provides active employees-at not cost-with $50,000 in basic life insurance and $50,000 in AD&D insurance. Supplemental life and dependent life insurance is available to purchase. Dental Insurance : Metro provides BlueCross BlueShield single dental coverage at not cost to employees. Family dental plans are available to purchase. Optional vision insurance. Additional coverage available through payroll deductions.

Clothing and Equipment Allowance : $1,000 every year for uniform maintenance. Basic equipment and sidearm issued during academy training.