Police Officer - P.O.S.T. Certified

P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS WILL BE HIRED AS POLICE OFFICERS WITH A STARTING SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE.

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of citizens and property by preventing, reporting, investigating, and analyzing crime within the city limits.

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Patrols assigned zone and interacts with citizens.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Prevents, detects, and investigates criminal activity.
• Enforces state and federal laws, city ordinances, and issues citations.
• Assists other officers in active investigations.
• Investigates crash and crime scenes, documents calls, files reports, and prepares case files for judicial proceedings.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Issues search warrants and conducts searches of persons and property.
• Prepares courtroom cases, communicates with district attorney’s office, and appears in court to testify.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
• Attends training sessions.
• Provides security at community events.
• Reads and understands technical instructions, procedural manuals, and charts to solve problems, and methods of investigation and planning work; composes routine reports and business letters with proper format; speaks subject matter using correct grammar and word forms.
• Understands and enforces federal and state laws and local ordinances while exercising good judgment and reasonable discretion.
• Possesses the ability and judgment to effectively and diplomatically handle all aspects affecting the public, including those who are upset or unreasonable.
• Performs other work as assigned.

• Possesses the physical ability to run, and the strength to apprehend law violators.
• Can stand, walk, lift, and move at a steady pace. Tools include police vehicles and emergency equipment.

• Applicants must pass a physical agility test consisting of job-related requirements.
• Operate law enforcement equipment and emergency vehicles.
• Expose themselves to potential physical stressors and dangerous conditions.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification as a Police Officer.
• Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, with required U.S. citizenship obtained within six years of hire if applicable.
• Visual acuity meeting a 20/20 standard.
• Fulfillment of state certification and training requirements.

• Must obtain and maintain Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) certification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be certified by a Tennessee licensed health care provider in the relevant field.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.