What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Kingsport, TN?

Salary : $45,947.20 Annually

Location : Kingsport, TN

Job Type : Full Time Regular

Job Number : 2025-2-4

Department : Police

Division : Patrol

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Purpose

Performs general or special duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Assignment may be as necessitated by department need (ex : CID, Patrol, Training, etc.)

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A career in the Police Department gives you a retirement benefit plan with a Hybrid TCRS (TN Consolidated Retirement System) under the BRIDGE benefit. The BRIDGE benefit has a mandatory retirement age of 60, and is payable to the member from age 60 to age 62. It is a temporary benefit in addition to the member's monthly retirement benefit.

Please note, the timeframe after your application is submitted for the expected duration of the selection process : 1) Physical agility testing.

Physical agility test includes 1 mile run under 12 minutes and successful completion of obstacle course.

2) Oral board interview; and

3) Chief interview if selected after Oral board interview.

If you are not selected, you will be notified by email to the email address listed on your application.

Essential Functions

Work normally consists of routine patrol of a designated area of city and / or areas which have a high incidence of accidents or crime and school zones during peak student traffic;

Monitors intersections, traffic lights, and stop signs for possible violations;

May concentrate on DUI drivers and the traffic flow;

Performs periodic vacation and business checks;

Prevents and discovers commission of crimes;

Apprehends criminals and offenders;

Makes presence known consistent with community policing and in a manner which contributes to deterrence and solving of crime;

Answers calls / radio complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances and other misdemeanors, felonies, or service calls;

Secures crime scene;

Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses and issues citations or makes arrests if appropriate;

Interviews witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed report;

Prepares case files for court prosecution, interviewing, and interrogation;

Participates in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedure, target practice and related subjects;

Testifies as a witness in court proceedings and participates in community service activities as a spokesperson of the department;

Maintains case files;

Provides assistance to motorist as appropriate;

Communicates effectively and coherently over police radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications;

Provides assistance to other officers as needed;

Performs flexible unit assignments;

Responds, as needed, during critical incidents and other emergencies;

Remain knowledgeable on city and departmental policies and stays current on changing laws, ordinances and court rulings;

Serve on a committee; and

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of applicable case law in the areas of use of force, vehicular pursuits, arrest, probable cause, and search and seizure;

Knowledge of departmental procedures, rules, and regulations;

Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures with the ability to recall and apply this knowledge to specific situations;

Knowledge of the geography of the City of Kingsport and surrounding community including the location of important buildings;

Skill in dealing courteously, but firmly, with people;

Skill in applying good judgment and making effective decisions under pressure;

Skill in preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports;

Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment.

Education and Experience

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required. No previous experience required; two years' experience or coursework in criminal justice or related field desired; plus, POST certification, satisfactory completion of post high school course / program of F.T.O. training, successful completion of probation, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Current and valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Driver's License.

Must be 21 years of age.

RETIREMENT- TCRS Hybrid Plan : Participation is mandatory. No waiting period. Plan is a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan consists of a 5% mandatory contribution from the employee and a 4% employer contribution. Employee is also auto-enrolled at 2 % in the defined contribution plan with the City contributing 5%. Employee has the option to increase or decrease his / her defined contribution percentage.

VACATION : Vacation accrual is based upon your length of service with the Ctiy Of Kingsport. New employees will receive upon hire date one (1) week vacation, and will accrue 6.67 hours per month with the exception of Firefighters who accrue 12 hours per month. Vacation is available for use as it is earned.

HOLIDAYS : The City of Kingsport offers 12 paid Holidays per year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday (1 day). There is no eligibility period to qualify for Holiday pay.

SICK HOURS : Employees accrue eight (8) sick hours at the end of each month worked. Sick hours may be used for personal or immediate family illness up to a maximum of 1040 hours per calendar year. In addition, sick hours may also be applied toward early retirement (see TCRS rules for retirement for further information).

LIFE INSURANCE : The City of Kingsport provides all full time employees Term Life Insurance at no cost. The coverage amount is equal to one (1) times your annual base salary.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE (optional) : - Full time employees also have the option to elect Supplemental Life Insurance coverage at an additional one (1) times their annual base salary. Rates are based upon your age and annual salary.

DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE (optional) : Full time employees can elect Term Life insurance for their dependents at either $5,000 or $10,000 amounts. The cost elect coverage for their dependents at $.64 per pay period for $5000; $1.28 per pay period for $10,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (optional) : Carrier is MetLife. Monthly premium cost is shared 50 / 50 by employee / City. Eligible after 90 days of employment. Covers 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum of $7,500.00. Pays until you are approved for social security disability or until you return to work. Benefits begin after 120 days of consecutive disability

HEALTH INSURANCE (optional) : Carrier is BCBST, network S.Full time employees have the option to select from two (2) plans (Standard Plan and Basic Plan). Premium cost is shared by employee / City.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC : Provider is Premise Health. Confidential. Available to employees / dependents who are covered under the City's health care plans (BCBST). Clinic treats both acute and chronic conditions and can prescribe medications, provide annual physicals, health coaching, lab work, and much more. No co-pays, no deductibles, and no cost for select generic medications dispensed on-site.

DENTAL INSURANCE (optional) : Carrier is Delta Dental. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual maximum coverage of $1,000 per member which increases by $100 per year up to a maximum of $1,500 provided member has at least one preventative procedure performed each plan year.

VISION INSURANCE (optional) : Carrier is Davis Vision. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual eye exams, lenses and lens upgrades, frames, contacts.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional) : Carrier is Flores. Contribution amounts are pre-tax. Healthcare and Dependent Care options. Employees can contribute up to the allowed IRS maximum amounts. Healthcare rollover of up to $610 for plan year 2024.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM : 2 programs : Ballad Health and Ulliance, Inc. Available to Full time employees. Provides confidential mental health and substance abuse services and much more.

EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL WELLNESS PROGRAM : Provider is Cora. Available to all regular full time and part time employees at no cost. Provides a regiment of treatment when employees experience minor musculoskeletal disorders due to life's everyday stresses and strains.

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER : Free membership for full time employees elected in the City's medical plan. Discounted rates for employees and their family.

GYM MEMBERSHIPS (optional) : City will reimburse 50% of individual membership rate each quarter. Reimbursement is based on an attendance requirement.

AIR MED (optional) : Provider is AirMed. Memberships can be elected in 1, 3, 5, or 10 year increments. Provides air ambulance services for a life or limb threatening emergency to an emergency medical treatment facility.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE (optional) : Provider is Trustmark. Supplemental accident insurance that pays you cash directly to help pay for treatment for covered accidents.

CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE (optional) : Provider is The Standard. Insurance that helps cover out of pocket expenses associated with a serious illness. Helps fill the gaps caused by these out of pocket costs. Pays you for completing certain health screenings.

UNIVERSAL LIFE / LONG TERM CARE : (optional) : Provider is Trustmark. Whole Life Insurance policy that includes a long-term care benefit that can help you pay for services at any age. Benefit never reduces due to age.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT : Full-time, non-probationary employees are eligible to request tuition reimbursement for courses that are work-related and improve the skills required by employees in their employment. Reimbursement will be provided after eligible expenses remaining are unpaid from other financial aid / assistance (scholarships / grants).

Undergraduate Courses : up to $1,000 per employee per semester / $3,600 in a fiscal year

Graduate Courses : up to $1,200 per employee per semester / $3,600 in a fiscal year

Salary : $100 - $45,947

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