Police Officer 2-Lateral SRO

About the role

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two (2) or more years of uninterrupted full time law enforcement experience, having obtained a certification as a law enforcement officer through a State Police Standards and Training Commission. Though we are continuously hiring for laterals, this posting is to specifically accept lateral applications for our School Resource Officer Program. We have multiple vacancies in our Nashville Elementary Schools. If you are interested in our department, to work specifically in a school environment, please apply under this job posting.

Responsibilities

• Complete a training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas.
• Physical training will be optional for this program.
• Other specialized training required for the SRO program include, but are not limited to: Basic – SRO Certification, D.A.R.E. Program, Public speaking, School and youth related crime problem solving practicums, Conflict resolution skills management, Current juvenile laws, School system disciplinary code of conduct, Strategy on identification of youth associated group’s impact on school/community safety and security.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) law enforcement officer.
• No more than 3 years since last break-in service.
• Valid Driver License.
• 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.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete a medical and psychological examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter.
• Must successfully complete Criminal History Background.
• Must successfully complete CVSA.
• Must successfully complete Drug Testing.
• Must successfully complete FTO program (Field Training Officer) before a school assignment.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years full-time work experience, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) law enforcement officer.
• Less than 2 years full-time work experience certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) law enforcement officer.
• 2 or more years law enforcement experience but, NOT certified through P.O.S.T. or equivalent State certification.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Up to 30 working days of Paid Family leave (after 6 months of employment with Metro).
• $1,000 every year for uniform maintenance.
• Additional 3% for A.S. and 6% for B.S. educational incentive pay.

Pay

Step 3: $81,114.00 to Step 15: $102,871.00 without education incentive
Step 3: $83,547.42 to Step 15: $105,957.13 with Associate’s degree.
Step 3: $85,980.84 to Step 15: $109,043.26 with Bachelor’s degree.

Schedule

The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Employees must be able to work any day and/or shift, as needed.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• 20 paid vacation days + 3 personal days
• 20 paid military days per year

Application Instructions

• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• College Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Certification or State Equivalent

Required Documents

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: 615-862-6640

Additional Information

• Per TCA code 38-8-106, applicants for Public Safety positions shall "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 laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, controlled substances".

Questions

• Are you a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces?
• Do you have a valid Driver License?
• Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to apply for Police Officer Lateral-SRO. I have attached a copy of my birth certificate to this employment application.
• Are you fluent in a language, other than English, in both written and spoken word?
• If you are bilingual, list the language(s) other than English in which you are fluent.
• Do you have a felony conviction?
• Have you ever sold any kind of narcotic, dangerous drug or marijuana?
• Have you used marijuana within the past six months?
• Mark The Qualifications Which Best Describes You.