Fully Deputized/Sworn P.O.S.T. Deputy for Patrol

Franklin, TN
Williamson County Sheriff

Salary: $26.36

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains the security for the Williamson County Judicial Center, the Historic Courthouse, the Administrative Office Complex and Juvenile Court. In addition, Court Services oversees the transportation of inmates to and from other agencies and serves criminal and civil warrants.
  • The path to becoming a School Resource Officer with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office begins with a deputy working in the corrections division until an opportunity to interview for other divisions occurs. Upon selection from the corrections division, that deputy will then be assigned to the field training program and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy to become a Tennessee Post Certified Law Enforcement Officer. However, this requirement has been temporarily suspended for POST-Certified applicants until further notice.
  • Conducts proactive patrol and crime deterrence, responding to calls for service from the public, initial incident investigation, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, traffic direction and control, public order, and community interaction and relationship building.

Requirements:

  • Must be TN POST or POST in another state
  • Out of state POST will have to attend 3 week transition school to become TN POST
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must not have been convicted of, plead guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contender to a felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or municipal ordinances related to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances
  • If prior/current military, must have an honorable or equivalent discharge on file
  • Must successfully pass a Functional Fitness Test (FFT).
  • Must successfully pass a drug screen.
  • Must successfully pass a psychological assessment.
  • Must successfully pass a polygraph exam.
  • 2% per full year of law enforcement experience up to 5 years