Police Officer

City of Crossville Police Officer
Starting annual salary for non-certified (trainee) is $34,507.
Starting annual salary for POST certified officer is $43,728 with 5% salary increase at end of 6 months.

Contact email address and phone number must be included on resume for application to be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Enforces all City and State codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security
• Patrols the streets of the City, places of business, and residential districts via motor vehicle or on foot; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes to deterrence of law violations
• Prevents/investigates commission of crime; apprehends criminals and offenders; writes citations and makes arrests as appropriate
• Investigates accidents involving persons or property, reports probable cause of accidents, and pursues appropriate course of action
• Investigates minor criminal infractions not assigned to the detective division.
• Responds to major call/complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, and felonies
• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; uses radar units to enforce speed laws, concentrating efforts on high-accident locations, citizen complaint locations, and locations where officers have observed high speed issuing traffic summons for violations
• Establishes traffic control and police protection at incidents attracting crowds; performs police duties at parades, processions and other events; provides security/escort services to individuals, businesses or others appropriate
• Examines premises of unoccupied buildings/residences to detect suspicious conditions; reports safety hazards associated with facilities serving the public (e.g. deficient streetlights, signs, road surfaces, etc.)
• Provides assistance to motorists as appropriate
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance by telephone or in person from the general public, court personnel, employees, officials, or other persons
• Prepares reports, logs, citations, and other documentation; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties
• Testifies in court or legal proceedings

Must meet or exceed the standards which include the following requirements:
1. Be at least 21 years of age
2. Be a citizen of the United States
3. Be a high school graduate or possess equivalency
4. Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a pleas 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 or controlled substances
5. Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
6. Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
7. Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician
8. Have good moral character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency
9. Be free of all apparent mental disorders as described in the Diagnosis and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-11) of the American
Psychiatric Association. Applicants must be certified as meeting these criteria by a qualified professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields

• Must successfully complete the department’s Field Training Program
• Must successfully complete a basic police training course as certified by the POST Commission within 6 months
• Possession of a valid Tennessee operator's license
• Must serve a one year new-hire period subsequent to commissioning
• Must be examined by a City designated physician to make a determination if applicant will be able to perform all essential duties required of this position
• Must be physically able to complete a job task related physical abilities exam yearly.
• Must be able to qualify with approved firearms according to departmental policy
• Must sign a 3 year employment agreement with the City of Crossville

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED TO COMPLETE A RELEASE FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION. IF APPROVED, QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW BEFORE A PANEL OF POLICE OFFICERS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,654.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $34,507 - $43,728