What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (JN25-85CP) position at Town of Collierville?
J*The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Police Officer* to join our team! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!
About The Town
The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team. We provide amazing benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Town provided life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, pension, and more!
What’s The Role?
Working as a Police Officer, this position involves the performance of responsible, general duty police work in protecting the life, persons, and property of the citizens of the Town of Collierville through even-handed enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Minimum Requirements
Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Police Officer:
- Requires a High School diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Incumbents must be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Applicants who are a Veteran must possess an Honorable Discharge and provide a DD214.
- Must possess upon hire or complete within six (6) months of hire the State of Tennessee Police Officer P.O.S.T certification and maintain appropriate certification throughout employment. Must be in compliance with TCA 38-8-106.
- Applicants must have the ability to pass a work-related physical proficiency/agility test, a medical/physical examination, a psychological examination and background investigation.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- The work of this job requires sufficient physical strength, stamina, and ability to pass a work-related physical proficiency test and pre-employment examination. The work is physically demanding, may require lifting heavy objects, and may require working in inclement weather.
- All new hires must successfully complete a 365-day training and assessment period.
What's the Next Step?
If this sounds like the perfect job for you, to apply for this position you must submit an original Town of Collierville application. Applications are available to download at www.colliervilletn.gov under the Employment Opportunities tab, or you may obtain one from our Human Resources Office located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,997.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $78,997