Police Officer-Patrol

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Germantown, TN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 02/20/2024
The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization's values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence. Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.
Description
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Under general supervision, perform full range of police duties including routine patrol, law enforcement, preliminary investigations, and traffic control for a designated area on an assigned shift. With experience and training, may be assigned to specialized assignments including, but not limited to investigations, tactical, community relations, school resource, and administrative or staff functions.
SALARYThis position is part of a Career Development program.
Police Officer Recruit - ENTRY LEVEL - $$20.9672 per hour/ $46,337.51 Annually
Police Officer 1 - Commissioned Officer - $26.3000 per hour/ $58,123.00 Annually
Police Officer 2 - $28.1407 per hour/ $62,190.95 Annually
Police Officer 3 - $30.1110 per hour/ $66,545.31 Annually
Police Officer 4 - $31.6161 per hour/ $69,871.58 Annually
Police Officer 5 - $33.1969 per hour/ $73,365.15 Annually
Required Documents:

• A legible copy of your Birth certificate
• A legible copy of your Social Security card
• A legible copy of your Vehicle Operator's License
• A completed and signed Background Investigation Consent form. A link to complete the background consent form is below.
  • https://secure.rightsignature.com/templates/ac09501a-f1ad-4a61-846e-1d9cc10f0f74/template-signer-link/ac8e49aa96e0d55b833cfcb9f030ffe5
• If applicable, a legible copy of your High School diploma or GED
• If applicable, a legible copy of Armed Forces Discharge certification
• If applicable, certified proof of a law enforcement officer's commission from the State of Tennessee's P.O.S.T. Commission or equivalent Commission from another state

Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Patrol designated area of the City by radio equipped car, bicycle, or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter crime, enforce criminal law, direct traffic, and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
2. Respond to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
3. Write detailed reports on police-related activities.
4. Interview persons with complaints and make proper disposition or direct them to the proper authorities.
5. Secure crime scenes, administer first aid, arbitrate disputes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend suspects, make arrests and transport offenders.
6. Enter and retrieve data and information using a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT).
7. Give advice and general information to inquiries from the public.
8. When assigned, conduct criminal and/or undercover investigations.
9. Testify as a witness in court in connection with written citations, arrests and investigations.
10. Assist in the training of departmental personnel
11. Attend periodic training classes in police methods, first aid, firearms and related subjects.
12. Keep informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within assigned area.
13. Must be punctual and timely in meeting all job performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance and tardiness standards and work deadlines.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with desk functions by answering phone, greeting and assisting visitors and taking incident reports.
2. Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of department rules and regulations
• Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City
• Skill in communicating in writing and/or in person on a one-on-one basis for the purpose of influencing, motivating and convincing. Skill in mediating conflicts
• Proficient skill in the use of firearms
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related police software applications and programs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written orders
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and documents
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
• Ability to maintain an extremely high degree of alertness and concentration, and to drive a patrol car for an eight-hour shift
• Ability to meet State physical and psychological standards
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Requirements
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must 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 law or city ordinances relating to force violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substance.
Must never have been discharged from any branch of the Armed Forces under other than honorable conditions.
Must have a good driving record.
Must possess a valid Driver License.
Required Documents:
A legible copy of your Birth certificate
A legible copy of your Social Security card
A legible copy of your Vehicle Operator's License
A completed and signed Background Investigation Consent form from the link below:
If applicable, a legible copy of your High School diploma or GED or college transcript/degree
If applicable, a legible copy of Armed Forces Discharge certification
If applicable, a legible copy of college diploma and transcripts
If applicable, certified proof of a law enforcement officer's commission from the State of Tennessee's P.O.S.T. Commission or equivalent Commission from another state
Information about employee benefits can be found on our website at:
01
Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Have you obtained a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you meet one of the following:

• Completed at least two years of college (48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours) with a grade point average of at least a 2.0 on a 4-point scale
• A minimum of two consecutive years of experience as a fulltime, commissioned law enforcement officer with a record of exemplary service
• A minimum of hour years of service in the United States Armed Forces with a record of exemplary service
• None of the above

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Have you ever been a less than Honorable Military Discharge?

• Yes
• No

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Have you 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 law or city ordinances relating to force violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any pending criminal charges?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently on probation or parole?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed and attached the required documents including the background consent form? https://secure.rightsignature.com/templates/03dadfca-4b83-464c-aa46-67abd83dc5d1/template-signer-link/26e39dbe848290f4e7730fc9597ee09a

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever applied for the Police Officer Recruit position with the City of Germantown?

• Yes
• No

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If so, when did you apply?
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Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any job you've held in the past?

• Yes
• No

Required Question