Police Officer

Sparta, TN
Sparta Police Department

Salary: $20.12

Position Summary:

Patrols assigned beat on foot, on motorcycle, or in patrol car to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

  • Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area; patrols assigned area by foot or motor vehicle.
  • Warns or arrests persons violating city ordinances or State laws; notes suspicious persons and establishments and reports to superior officer.
  • Reports hazards; notifies public works department of location of abandoned vehicles to tow away.
  • Renders first aid at accidents, investigates causes and results of accident involving persons or property; reports probable cause of accidents, and pursues appropriate course of action.
  • Directs and reroutes traffic as required.
  • Responds to calls of disturbances.
  • Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals.
  • Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Issues tickets to traffic violators; checks for outstanding warrants; serves warrants.
  • Makes related court appearances; cooperates with attorneys.
  • Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer.
  • Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment including radios, vehicles, computers, and firearms

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate’s or
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred. POST certified.
  • POST Certified
  • Must have his or her fingerprints on file with the TN Bureau of Investigation.
  • Must possess a valid TN vehicle operator’s license.
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor involving moral turpitude as defined by
    the law. Must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any
    of the Armed Forces of the United States.
  • Must pass a post employment offer medical examination by a licensed physician; must pass a drug test as
    prescribed by the city’s drug testing policy.
  • Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
  • Must be free of all mental disorders as described in the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental
    disorders Third Edition (DSM-11) of the American Psychiatric Association as determined by a qualified
    professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields.
  • Must complete a POST approved Police Academy with satisfactory scores in all fields, including firearms
    qualifications, physical education, and self defense.