Police Officer

The City of Hendersonville is currently hiring police officers. The next testing date will be May 28, 2026. If you are interested in testing for this position, please read the information below and submit an application accordingly.

PAY INFORMATION

Base Annual Salary Range: $61,025.76 - $90,593.04

Entry level BASE pay for an Uncertified Police Officer will be $61,025.76 annually. Pay is adjusted to $64,115.04 once Uncertified Police Officers become POST Certified. We offer various supplemental pays in addition to base pay including Associates (added 2.5% to base) and Bachelors (added 5% to base) Degrees.


There is a $2,000 bonus if you are hired as a Certified Police Officer. This is only paid upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period which is typically one (1) year of consecutive full-time employment in the Police Department. If the employee terminates from employment with the City within three (3) years, this bonus must be paid back per the contract signed upon employment.


If applicable: Shift Differentials of $0.27, $0.30 and $0.40/hour; HEAT Pay of $35/month; Negotiator $35/month; Motorcycle, Bicycle, K-9, Mounted Patrol of $65/month. Certified Police Officers who are EMT licensed receive an additional $125/month and Paramedics receive an additional $300/month.

There is a special, one-time $2,500 bonus for employees who speak Spanish and English fluently. To qualify for this bonus, Police employees must have successfully completed their probationary period which is typically one (1) year of consecutive full-time employment and pass an independent review administered by a panel of three (3) bilingual representatives of the Hispanic community who are recognized by their peers as competent judges of this proficiency.

BENEFITS

Please click the links below for full benefit information.

Employee Benefits Website


Employee Benefit Manual (PDF)

The City of Hendersonville pays, on average, the following monthly premium costs for Medical Insurance:

• $542 per month towards Employee Only insurance
• $810 per month towards Employee + One Dependent
• $1,296 per month towards Employee + Family

In addition to competitive salary, benefits, and various supplemental pay options, the City of Hendersonville Police Department provides the following

• Compensated for time spent in court if outside of standard work week.
• Overtime and Compensatory Time if earned.
• State supplemented in-service pay currently $800 each year in addition to regular salary for those that qualify.
• Uniforms/Equipment: Our City supplies and funds all necessary and required uniforms and equipment.
• Take Home Vehicle: Within certain limitations, the City does provide a take home vehicle.

LATERAL TRANSFERS

If you are hired by the Hendersonville Police Department as a TN POST certified officer from another agency, your starting annual BASE pay will be $64,115.04. You will also be eligible to receive the $2,000 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of a probationary period which is generally one (1) year of continuous fulltime employment.


Candidates who have held or currently hold a POST Certification may be provided waivers for the Written Exam and the Physical Agility testing requirements. If you are currently TN POST Certified from another jurisdiction, you will not have to go through the Academy again if hired. If you were TN POST Certified but have been inactive for 3 years or less, Hendersonville Police Department can get you re-instated if hired. If you were TN POST Certified but have been inactive for 3-7 years, you must attend a 3-week Transition School if hired. If your TN POST Certification has been inactive for 7+ years, you must re-attend the Academy if hired.


If you hold a current POST Certification from another state, if hired, you must attend the 3-week Transition School. If you were POST Certified in another state but have been inactive for less than 7 years, you must attend the 3-week Transition School. Any POST Certification that has been inactive for 7+ years will be required to attend the full TN Academy if hired.

Anyone who is hired, regardless of prior experience, must complete the HPD in-house recruit training.

TESTING PROCESS and INFORMATION

UPDATE: Testing will take place once per quarter on an as needed basis.

Optional Study Guide and Practice Test

The test provider (Stanard & Associates) offers candidate preparation materials online (POST Study Guide and Practice Test). The cost for the Practice Test is $15.00 and you can pay via credit card through the website should you wish to take it.

The exam provides you with an opportunity to complete a full-length, timed practice version of the POST exam. The content of the practice exam is 100% unique and contains no overlap with any content of POST versions. The practice version of the POST contains detailed feedback for any test item answered incorrectly by the you, giving you a better understanding of personal areas of strength, and opportunities for development. There is a Study Guide available for $5.00 .


Here is a link to the practice test and study guide:

Personal History Statement (PHS) packet

For Information Only

Most Frequent Reasons for Rejection

HPD website

Special Requirements

TO APPLY

Submit the City of Hendersonville Job Application to the Recruitment Team at 3 Executive Park Drive.
Completed Job Applications can be submitted by hand, in the main building at HPD Headquarters at the address below or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.


City of Hendersonville Police Department
Attn: Recruitment Team
3 Executive Park Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075

Miscellaneous Information

Talk to an HPD Recruiter!!!

• Officer Joshua Lackey at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io
• Lieutenant Kevin Folsom View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io
• Sergeant J.R. Moran at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io
• Corporal Adam Goodwin at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io