Summary
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two 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.Step 3 $81,114.00 to Step 15 $102,871.00 without education incentiveStep 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.***Education incentives available to qualified candidates.***Pre-academy hiring opportunities may be available.***Eligible for transfers to Preferred/Specialized assignments after 1 year.The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7 operati 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. The officer must apply for or obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date.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 successfull#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two 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.Step 3 $81,114.00 to Step 15 $102,871.00 without education incentiveStep 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.***Education incentives available to qualified candidates.***Pre-academy hiring opportunities may be available.***Eligible for transfers to Preferred/Specialized assignments after 1 year.The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7 operati 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. The officer must apply for or obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date.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 successfull#J-18808-Ljbffr
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