Patrol Officers - Police Officer Uncertified

City of Lebanon•Lebanon, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE. The starting pay rate for an Uncertified Officer is $26.84 hourly / $55,827.20 annually. After the successful completion of Police Academy, new Certified Officer Trainees will receive a pay increase to $27.65 hourly / $60,387.60 annually. At the officer’s one year anniversary from date of hire, they will receive a promotion to Certified Police Officer and a pay increase to $30.07 hourly / $65,672.88 annually and be eligible for shift differential, specialized duty stipend pay, and education incentives (3% hourly increase for a bachelor’s degree and an additional 3% hourly increase for a master’s degree). Qualified candidates who are selected for hire must be available to attend the State Police Academy Training with no absences. Academy dates are not yet scheduled and are subject to change, with prior notice. Qualified candidates must have clear background, clear motor vehicle, and pass pre-employment physical (hearing, vision, overall fitness and lifting), psychological and drug screen examinations. A basic physical ability test will be scheduled for a later determined time and date. You will receive a notification regarding testing time if your application is selected. This test involves a timed fitness course that includes running, jumping, negotiating obstacles, dragging a 175 lb. mannequin, crawling, and climbing. A written test is also required and will be administered on that same day for those that successfully pass the agility test. Candidates may purchase the written test study guide and practice test at the candidate’s own expense. The link to the practice test is: https://www.applytoserve.com/Study/ Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply! The entire selection process is outlined here: http://www.lebanontn.org/DocumentCenter/View/1066 Candidates who have already completed Basic Police School at a Tennessee State Academy within the last 24 months, on their own and have not yet been hired by a Police Department will be considered for this Trainee position and will not be required to attend the academy again.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving “moral turpitude” as the term is defined by law and not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any of the armed forces of the United States.
Must have good moral character.
Successful completion of a physical examination by a licensed physician.
Be free from all apparent mental disorders as described in the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association and be certified as meeting these criteria by a qualified professional in the psychiatric and psychological fields.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must meet TCA 38-8-106 (Qualifications for Police Officers) requirements.
Basic proficiency with Windows and MS Office is required.
Prior experience utilizing basic Microsoft Word and Outlook is strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

Some College Coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigates crimes and accidents, protects property, facilities, and citizens.
Patrols commercial, business, industrial, and residential districts within the City enforcing City Ordinances and State laws.
Investigates traffic accidents and makes reports of same.
Investigates crimes, reports findings, and makes arrests of suspects.
Direct and controls traffic.
Testifies in court or legal proceedings.
Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment.
Investigates, reports and follows-up on various violations of the laws of Tennessee and of the Ordinances of the City of Lebanon.
Writes routine reports, correspondence using Microsoft Office Suite.
Speaks to community groups on methods of crime prevention.
Assists other departmental staff as directed by supervisor.