POLICE OFFICER - TESTING DATE - MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

If you’re looking to build a meaningful career with a respected, nationally accredited law enforcement agency known for its professionalism and strong community support, the Brentwood Police Department could be the right fit for you.

BRENTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT SALARY:

Starting at $65,862 or $67,068 w/ bachelor’s degree

Additional 5% salary increase at 12 months ($69,011 or $70,278 w/ bachelor’s degree)

*Includes Transportation and Communication Allowances

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER SALARY:

Starting at $70,604 or $71,811 w/ bachelor’s degree

Additional 5% salary increase at 12 months ($73,991 or $75,257 w/ bachelor’s degree)

*Includes Transportation and Communication Allowances

PLUS:

Learn more about employment with the Brentwood Police Department here.

TESTING: Monday, January 26 – Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Monday, January 26 – Physical Fitness Test and Written Exam

Physical Fitness Test Demonstration Video

Written Exam Study Guide

Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28 – Interviews

• Enforce all City and State codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
• Patrol designated areas via motor vehicle or on foot; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes to deterrence of law violations.
• Prevent/discover commission of crime; apprehend criminals and offenders; write citations and make arrests as appropriate.
• Respond to calls/complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors and felonies.
• Conduct accident/criminal investigations; locate and question witnesses, victims or other persons and takes statements; interrogate suspects; collect evidence; examine records; testify in court; serve warrants, obtain subpoenas and make arrests; conduct surveillance; work undercover; prepare detailed investigative reports.
• See more with full Job Description here.

• Must have completed:
  • 60 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
  • 30 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited college or university and 2 years experience as a certified police officer or two years active-duty military
• Must be 21 years of age before hire date 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Tennessee driver's license 
• Must not have any tattoos visible in a traditional long sleeve police uniform
• Requires Police Officer certification by the State of Tennessee within a reasonable period of time

BENEFITS:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Educational Pay Supplements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• $200 per month Vehicle Supplement
• Paid Holidays 
• Attendance Bonus 
• Shift Differential Pay
• Health Insurance (No cost to employee, City pays 50% of family coverage)
• Life Insurance (No cost to employee)
• Enhanced State Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Deferred Compensation Supplemental Retirement (Matching Funds)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Reimbursement Plan
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Free Employee YMCA Membership
• Discounted Williamson County REC Center Membership
• Bank/Credit Union Membership
• Library Membership
• EAP
• All officers fully equipped at no expense to the officer

View our Summary of Benefits here.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools and equipment which includes a motor vehicle, computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, camera, video camera, tape recorder, two-way radio, radar gun, baton, handcuffs, gun/firearm, etc.  Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.  Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty pounds of force frequently.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.

DATA CONCEPTION:  Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:   Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange technical or administrative information relating to law enforcement.  Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:  Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Police Officer.  Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE:  Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Police Officer.

VERBAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:   Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:   Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION:   Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:   Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:   Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures.  Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Police Officer.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:   Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words).  (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $65,862 - $71,811