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Job Title:	Police Officer Trainee
Salary:	$34,208.00 - $44,468.00 Annually
Job Type:	Full-Time Civil Service
Location:	Criminal Justice Center, James Robertson Pkwy., Tennessee

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Attends and completes an in-service and field training program in police science. Performs related duties as required. 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.
Typical Duties:
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.
Minimum 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 • 5 years responsible, full-time work experience * No Other Substitutions * NOTE: Once hired, employees are required to successfully complete the Metro Nashville Police Training Academy. LICENSES REQUIRED Valid "Class D" Driver's License ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen at the time of hire. 2. Far visual acuity must be at least 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the other eye binocular corrected with contact lenses or spectacles. Far visual acuity uncorrected must be at least 20/100 binocular for wearers of hard contacts or spectacles. Successful long-term soft contact lens wearers shall not be subject to the uncorrected criterion. Applicants must have worn soft contacts for at least six months prior to the employment physical. * 3. Must have normal color vision. 4. Must pass a medical examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may, at the request of the Chief of Police, allow an applicant admission to the Metropolitan Police Department Training Academy, provided the applicant's overall uncorrected vision is 20/20, and has previously demonstrated the ability to complete the curriculum prescribed by the Metropolitan Police Department. Review the Police Officer Trainee Employment Standards before applying. As part of the application process, copies of the following required documents MUST be submitted to Metro Human Resources, 222 Third Avenue, N. Ste 158, Nashville, TN 37201: Birth Certificate High School Diploma or GED Official College Transcripts - issued by school* (60 sem. hours and 2.0 GPA) Military Discharge, long form DD214 (if applicable) POST Certification (if applicable) You can also attach these documents to your online application at the time of application. These documents must be saved as individual documents in a PDF format. If you attach your documents, please notify our office at: 615-862-6680 to avoid a delay in processing your application. NOTE: Required documents MUST be received within 1 month of application date for application to remain active.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skill in making observations and taking note of and remembering details. Ability to learn federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Ability to read and understand laws, regulations, police literature, and departmental rules, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action. Ability to write clear and accurate reports. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Communication with candidates will be by email or telephone only. No paper notices will be mailed. If you have questions and need answers about this position, Click here for the Police Department's web page.