Police Officer 2 - Lateral

Position Description The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two or more years of uninterrupted full time law enforcement experience, having obtained a certification as a law enforcement officer through a State Police Standards and Training Commission. We are now accepting lateral applications. Compensation & Benefits Step 3 $77,472.00 to Step 15 $98,253.00 without education incentive Step 3 $79,796.16 to Step 15 $101,200.59 with Associate’s degree Step 3 $82,120.32 to Step 15 $104,148.18 with Bachelor’s degree Education incentives available to qualified candidates. Pre-academy hiring opportunities may be available. Eligible for transfers to Preferred/Specialized assignments after 1 year. Typical Duties Complete a training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas. Physical training will be optional for this program. Employees must be able to work any day and/or shift as needed, including weekends, holidays and other mandated assignments. Minimum Qualifications At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified law enforcement officer. No more than 3 years since last break-in service. Valid Driver License. A U.S. citizen at the time of hire, or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran and will obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must successfully complete a medical and psychological examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter. Must successfully complete Criminal History Background check. Must successfully complete CVSA. Must successfully complete Drug Testing. Must successfully complete FTO program (Field Training Officer). Equal Opportunity Employer 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County