Police Officer - P.O.S.T. Certified

Police Officer

The City of Sevierville accepts applications for Police Officers year-round! If we are actively hiring, we will send you a follow-up email with testing dates, otherwise your application will remain on file for 6 months. For the latest updates regarding our job openings please follow us on our social media page.

The essential function of the position within the organization is to secure the safety of the residents of Sevierville and apprehend lawbreakers. The position is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws and ordinances, surveillance, making presentations, investigations, apprehension of lawbreakers, and related paperwork. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; and decides how and when to complete tasks. This position is considered Safety-Sensitive. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Conducts routine patrols in residential and business areas of the City; maintains contact with business owners and residents to establish good relations. Responds to calls for police service and assistance with crimes, domestic disputes, disturbances, disputes among neighbors, juveniles, or other situations; apprehends lawbreakers as necessary; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and disturbances; conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity. Provides specialized police services such as K-9, detective, or school resource officer, according to specialized training and assignment. Obtains search warrants to investigate criminal activity; conducts interviews and processes crime scenes; processes prisoners in custody. Provides information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies; presents prevention programs or classes to various groups in the community, and provides counseling/mentoring to youth. Interacts with residents and business owners to organize and support crime prevention programs; establishes new crime watch areas; handles special events as directed. Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining order at group functions; provides escort service or performs parade duty as required. Provides for safe and convenient flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the community; investigates traffic accidents; enforces traffic violations; reports hazardous road conditions to appropriate personnel; and conducts DUI/speeding checks. Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; prepares forms and other documents as required; testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings or gives depositions; assists with prisoner transport. Performs clerical tasks such as data entry, preparing correspondence, memos or warrants, telephoning, maintaining records, or gathering data/information to prepare routine and special reports. Attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical and professional skills and maintain required certification.

Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent. Meet all lawful qualifications established by Tennessee law to be certified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission ("P.O.S.T."), T.C.A. Section 38-8-106 and regulations as same may be amended. Applicants must be currently P.O.S.T. certified. Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical demands refers to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Requires medium to heavy work involving exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular basis and 100 or more pounds of force on an occasional basis, and exceptional dexterity and skill in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment.

The City of Sevierville offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. These benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon hiring, city employees are automatically enrolled in the TN Consolidated Retirement System. Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month.