Police Officer 2-Lateral SRO

Nashville, TN
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Sheriff

Salary: $73,024.54 – $89,810.96 Annually

Position Summary:

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two (2) 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. Though we are continuously hiring for laterals, this posting is to specifically accept lateral applications for our School Resource Officer Program. We have multiple vacancies in our Nashville Elementary Schools. If you are interested in our department, to work specifically in a school environment, please apply under this job posting.

Requirements:

  • 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 successfully complete CVSA.
  • Must successfully complete Drug Testing.
  • Must successfully complete FTO program (Field Training Officer) before a school assignment.