Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

The City of Johnson City invites you to apply to start your career as a Johnson City Police Officer. The Johnson City Police Department, located in the 8th largest city in Tennessee, is home to approximately 180 sworn and civilian employees who are dedicated to protecting the community. Anyone interested in working for the City of Johnson City Police Department, must meet the minimum requirements for the position and pass the testing process. The information provided will remain on file for a period of one year.

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Be a high school graduate or have GED equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Meet standards set forth by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission and adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly on June 4, 1983, T.C.A. 38-8-106.
• Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendre to a felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws, or any city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.
• If applicable, separated honorably (or under honorable conditions) from the Armed Services.

The Hiring Process Includes

• Application for Employment
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Physical Agility Test
• Police Officer Examination
• Assessment Center (Panel Interview)
• Conditional Offer/New Hire Testing

Training (all training provided by the agency)

Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy 9 Weeks

• Field Training 16 Weeks
• Probationary Period 1 Year

As a Police Officer Trainee, you will be paid full salary while receiving comprehensive training through the Tennessee Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy. Upon completion of the recruit training, you will be responsible for protective services work as well as the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes. This work may involve personal risk and requires sound, independent judgment in all situations. All uniforms and equipment are provided by the department. In addition, you will be issued a take home patrol car.

Incentive /Sign-on Bonus

Applicants already certified will be eligible for the following incentives if hired:

• Tennessee POST Certification $5,000 incentive
• Other state POST Certification (requires transition school) $2,500 incentive

Recruitment and Retention Grant

Eligibility:

Experienced Officer - Category 1

• If Previously POST certified in Tennessee - Must Be out of law enforcement 1-7 year(s)
• If previously POST certified from out of state - No break in service required

Eligible at 6-months ($1,000), 12-months ($3,000), 24-months ($3,000), 36-months ($3,000)

No Previous Certified Experience - Category 2

• If no prior POST certified law enforcement experience

Eligible at 12-months ($3,000), 24-months ($2,500), 36-months ($2,500)

Documented evidence of the training level must be provided and is subject to verification by the Human Resources department. All certifications must be issued by or approved by the State of Tennessee.

Benefits

The City offers an attractive benefit package that includes TCRS Hybrid retirement plan, health, life, long-term disability. Voluntary benefit plans such as dental, vision, flex spending, specific disease, and short-term disability are also available. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, paid military leave, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, employee assistant program and tuition assistance.

EEO

This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.