Police Officer

Kingsport, TN
Kingsport Police Department

Salary: $45,947.22 Annually.

Position Summary:

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.)

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 intersection traffic lights and stop signs for possible violations;
  • May concentrate on DUI drivers and the traffic flow on arterials;
  • Runs periodic 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • 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.