Police Officer ( P.O.S.T. Certified)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols City streets, neighborhoods, and business districts by foot and vehicle to enforce laws and deter criminal activity.
• Responds to dispatched calls for service and emergency situations.
• Investigates criminal activity, gathers evidence, and arrests suspects when appropriate.
• Investigates traffic accidents, determines probable cause, and prepares reports.
• Directs traffic and enforces traffic laws.
• Prepares detailed reports of incidents, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Testsifies in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings as required.
• Issues citations, including parking violations when authorized.
• Affords emergency first aid when necessary.
• May assist with animal control duties as assigned.
• Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains records, logs, and documentation using computerized systems.
• Provides community engagement, including public presentations and school or civic group education programs.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Equipment Used / Work Environment

• Operates a variety of law enforcement equipment, including but not limited to firearms, radios, police vehicles, radar equipment, computers, fingerprinting tools, and emergency response equipment.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous situations, and potentially dangerous or stressful circumstances.

Physical Demands

• The employee must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations and maintain physical readiness to perform law enforcement duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, investigation techniques, and evidence handling.
• Knowledge of court procedures and testimony requirements.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and emergency response practices.
• Knowledge of City geography and jurisdiction.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and respond appropriately under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to enforce laws fairly, tactfully, and consistently while respecting individual rights.
• Ability to operate firearms and law enforcement equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to prepare accurate and detailed reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Tennessee POST certified peace officer in good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Prior Experience / Training

• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Additional law enforcement training or certifications preferred.

Work Schedule

• Fulltime position.
• Shift work required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) participation.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Training and professional development opportunities.