Police Officer 2 - Lateral

Salary: $77,472.00 - $98,253.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: C210 FY25
Division: Metro Nashville Police Department
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central


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.
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.

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


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.
The following required documents MUST be submitted at the time of application:

• Birth Certificate
• High School/GED Diploma or Transcript
• College Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Certification or State Equivalent

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) 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 per Tennessee House Bill 0765, a 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.
• 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.
• Must successfully complete CVSA.
• Must successfully complete Drug Testing.
• Must successfully complete FTO program (Field Training Officer).

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
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.

• 12 paid holidays
• 20 paid vacation days + 3 personal days
• 20 paid military days per year
• Up to 30 working days of Paid Family leave (after 6 months of employment with Metro)
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• State supplemented In-Service pay of $800 each year
• Longevity pay after Five (5) years with Metro
• Vested for pension after Ten (10) years
• Vested to Medical Pension after Ten (10) years
• $1,000 every year for uniform maintenance
• Educational Incentive Pay - Additional 3% for A.S. and 6% for B.S.
• Excellent medical and dental insurance
• Shift differential pay for night or morning shift
• Department provides all necessary equipment and uniforms

1. : Employees have the choice of two medical plans - BlueCross BlueShield PPO or Cigna Choice Fund - and may choose either Individual, Family or Employee + Child(ren) coverage. Both companies provide coverage for mental health/substance abuse.
2. Metro pays 75% of the medical premium with employees only paying 25% of the premium
3. : Metro provides active employees - at no 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. Supplemental life can be purchased by new employees up to $200,000 without proof of good health and increased up to $500,000 at future annual enrollments with evidence of insurability (EOI). You may enroll your spouse/domestic partner with $10,000 without proof of good health (EOI) if you enroll when you first become eligible-either at benefit eligibility or within 60 days of your marriage.
4. : Metro provides BlueCross BlueShield single dental coverage at not cost to employees. Family dental plans are available to purchase.
5. Optional
6. Additional coverage available through payroll deductions

01


Are you a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?

• Yes
• No

04


Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time you start the MNPD Training Academy. I have attached a copy of my birth certificate to this employment application.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my birth certificate to the application
• No, I have not attached my birth certificate

05


Are you fluent with a language, other than English, in both written and spoken word?

• Yes
• No

06


If you are bilingual, list the language(s) other than English in which you are fluent.
07


Do you have a felony conviction?

• Yes
• No

08


Have you ever sold any kind of narcotic, dangerous drug or marijuana?

• Yes
• No

09


In the past 6 months, have you lawfully or unlawfully used marijuana or any marijuana derivatives, CBD, heroin, LSD, PCP, cocaine, crack cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, methamphetamine or similar substances, anabolic steroids, or any prescription not lawfully prescribed to you? Although CBD is not considered illegal in Tennessee, you should be cautioned that the use of CBD could potentially cause you to test positive on a drug screen for marijuana, which would disqualify you from moving forward in the process.

• Yes
• No

10


Per TCA code 38-8-106, applicants for Public Safety positions shall "Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge OR to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, controlled substances". Do you have any violations related to the above stated code that would prevent you from continuing in the application process?

• Yes
• No

11


I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certification and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. All required documents should be attached before I click the submit button on my application for Police Officer 2 - Lateral position. I further understand that an incomplete application or missing documents will result in disqualification.

• Yes
• No

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