Police Officer Trainee

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Attends and completes an in-service and field training program in police science. This classification spends considerable time in a classroom environment and requires some physical exertion such as running, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Completes a basic training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, physical training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, riot control, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas. The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Employees must be able to work any day and/or shift, as needed. Performs related duties as required.

ANNUAL SALARY:

Police Officer Trainee - Weeks 1-20

• $54,900.89

Police Officer 1 - Weeks 21-40

• $60,501.08
• $62,316.11 w/Associate's Degree,
• $64,131.15 w/Bachelor's Degree

Police Officer 2 - After week 40

• $66,185.22
• $68,170.78 w/Associate's Degree,
• $70,156.33 w/Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

At least sixty (60) semester hours of course work from an accredited college or university with an overall G.P.A. of 2.0 ("C" average) or above

** OR ***

High school diploma or GED plus one of the following:

• at least two (2) years active military duty (Honorable Discharge)
• at least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) active law enforcement officer
• three (3) years responsible, full-time work experience

** No Other Substitutions ***

NOTE: Once hired, employees are required to successfully complete the Metro Nashville Police Training Academy. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time you start the MNPD Training Academy.

2. 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.

3. Must pass a medical examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter and applicable Civil Service policies.

Review the Police Officer Trainee Employment Standards before applying.

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

• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED
• Official College Transcripts - If you wish to qualify under the college path, we need a copy of your official college transcript. Transcripts Issued To Student are accepted only if they include the registrar's signature/seal (showing 60 semester hours and 2.0 GPA).
• Military Discharge, long form DD214 - If you wish to qualify under the military path. According to the Tennessee P.O.S.T. Commission Law Enforcement Officer Certification Requirements, applicants must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
• P.O.S.T. Certification - If you are an existing Police Officer.
• If you wish to qualify under the three+ years of full-time work experience, be sure to include a detailed employment history in the Work Experience section of the application.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to 615-862-6640

Applications for this position are accepted by completing the online application located at www.JOINMNPD.com

Our Police Officers enjoy premium benefits.

• 35 paid days off per year after one calendar year (20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 12 holidays)
• 1 sick day per month accumulated up to 120 days
• 20 paid military days per year
• Up to 30 work days of Paid Family Leave (upon meeting eligibility guidelines)
• State supplemented in-service pay of $800 each year (in addition to regular salary)
• Overtime pay: In fiscal year 2016 our Police Officer 2's averaged $5,057.50 (in addition to regular salary)
• Longevity pay (in addition to regular salary)
• MetroMax 457 Deferred Compensation Plan which allows employees to contribute to a retirement plan tax-deferred and earnings on the retirement money are also tax-deferred.
• Compensated for time spent in court
• Vested for pension after 10 years
• Vested for medical pension after 10 years
• Use of Montgomery GI bills and Post 9/11 GI bills, in first year of training
• Paychecks are automatically deposited on the 7th and 22nd of each month.

Insurance

• Health Insurance: BlueCross BlueShield PPO or Cigna Choice Fund and may choose either individual or family coverage. Both companies provide coverage for mental health/substance abuse.
• Metro pays 75% of the medical premium with employees only paying 25% of the premium
• Life Insurance: Metro provides active employees-at not 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 up to $500,000 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.
• Dental Insurance: Metro provides BlueCross BlueShield single dental coverage at not cost to employees. Family dental plans are available to purchase.
• Optional vision insurance
• Additional coverage available through payroll deductions

Clothing and Equipment Allowance

• $1000 every year for uniform maintenance
• Basic equipment and sidearm issued during academy training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,900.89 - $91,538.10 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person