Certified Police Officer

Cookeville, TN
Cookeville Police Department

Salary: $50,960-$78,707.

Position Summary:

Employees in this class are under the general supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and are responsible for the protection of life and property through the- enforcement of laws and ordinances, work is often performed under emergency conditions and may involve considerable personal risks.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforces laws and ensures public safety by protecting life and property;
  • Performs routine patrol in vehicle or on foot, usually while working alone;
  • Answers calls, investigates accidents;
  • Directs and controls traffic; conducts investigations; appears in court and orally presents facts and evidence;
  • Prepares, obtains, and serves warrants;
  • Transports prisoners to and from jails and mental health facilities;
  • Responds to alarms; operates firearms, communication equipment, police vehicles, radar, and other emergency and non­-emergency equipment;
  • Requires the ability to administer first aid and CPR;
  • May serve as relief radio communications operator;
  • May be assigned special tasks such as bicycle patrol, accreditation officer, drug task force, victim services officer, critical response team member, K-9 officer, traffic accident specialist, crisis negotiation team member, field training officer, crime scene technician, etc.;
  • Maintains equipment; attends training, performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Must meet the Minimum Standards Law (TCA 38-8-106), and possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
  • Be 21 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Sixty semester hours in criminal justice, police science, sociology, or other law enforcement-related courses preferred.
  • Requires excellent physical condition, agility, and strength.
  • Must be able to run, crawl, squat, push, pull, jump, climb, and lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally.
  • Requires good eyesight, hearing, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and reaction time in driving and handling firearms and other equipment and situations.
  • Must be able to work in all weather extremes.
  • Must have effective verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Must be able to work all shifts.