What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer/Investigator Trainee position at City of Oak Ridge TN?
Department
Police Department
Location
Police Department
Salary
From $24.00 an hour
Open Date
10/12/2026
Close Date
11/20/2026
Description
Upcoming Recruitment Periods
If you are interested in joining the Oak Ridge Police Department, we encourage you to apply during one of the recruitment periods listed above. We look forward to receiving your application!
Non-certified applicants selected to move forward in the recruiting process will receive an email invitation to attend a Police Officer Assessment Center within 10 days from the recruitment period end date. The Assessment Center will require applicants to run 1.5 miles (timed), 300-yard sprint (timed), and complete 20 push-ups and 20 sit-ups.
The City of Oak Ridge is introducing a new recruitment process for Police Officer/Police Officer Trainee positions.
To help make the hiring process more organized and efficient, applications will be reviewed in recruitment groups based on the date your application is submitted.
Upcoming Recruitment Periods
• October 12 – November 20, 2026
• November 23 – December 29, 2026
• Additional 2027 recruitment dates: To be announced (TBA)
You do not need to submit a new application for each recruitment period. You only need to submit a new application if there is a change to your experience, education, or certifications that you would like the City to consider.
If you are interested in joining the Oak Ridge Police Department, we encourage you to apply during one of the recruitment periods listed above. We look forward to receiving your application!
Before applying, please carefully review the mandatory qualifications for Police Officer/Police Officer Trainee
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Be a United States citizen
2. Be at least 21 years of age
3. Possess excellent moral character for carrying out law enforcement duties
4. Be free of a criminal conviction record
5. High School diploma/equivalent.
6. Must have at least one (1) of the following:
Two years of continuous, progressive full-time employment with an emphasis on increased responsibilities; or
Two years’ service as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer/corrections officer; or
Two years full-time military service with an honorable discharge; or
Associate’s Degree or 60 credit hours of college level courses.
7. Must become Certified Police Officer (POST) in the state of Tennessee within the timeframes specified by the City.
8. Out-of-state POST certifications will be considered. Candidates must obtain Tennessee Certification within six (6) months from date of hire.
9. Must possess a valid State of Tennessee Driver’s license.
10 Must successfully pass pre-employment and post-offer testing, including a background investigation, drug screen, and psychological assessment. Failure to pass these will result in revocation of the employment offer.
11. Must pass a post-offer pre-employment physical and functional ability assessment. Failure to pass these will result in revocation of the employment offer.
12. Tattoos on the face and neck are strictly prohibited.
Non-certified applicants selected to move forward in the recruiting process will receive an email invitation to attend a Police Officer Assessment Center within 10 days from the recruitment period end date. The Assessment Center will require applicants to run 1.5 miles (timed), 300-yard sprint (timed), and complete 20 push-ups and 20 sit-ups.
Other future selection steps for qualifying applicants will include an oral interview, a psychological assessment, background investigation, drug screening, and medical evaluation.
Individuals interested in submitting for this position must complete an application/resume online.
Exempt : No
Type : FT Employee
Department : Police Department
Location : DEFAULT
Salary : $24