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Police Officer 2 - Lateral-March 2024
Nashville
Mar 29, 2026
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  Police Officer 2 - Lateral

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  Police Officer 2 - Lateral

  Salary

  $70,215.38 - $86,356.69 Annually

  Location

  Nashville, TN

  Job Type

  Full-Time Civil Service

  Job Number

  C210 FY25

  Department

  Police Officer 2-Lateral

  Opening Date

  01/02/2024

  Closing Date

  Continuous

  Description

  Benefits

  Questions

  Position Description

  The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two or more years of uninterrupted full time law enforcement experience, having obtained a certification as a law enforcement officer through a State Police Standards and Training Commission.

  We are now accepting lateral applications.

  Step 3 $72,322.38 to Step 10 $88,947.39 with associates degree.

  Step 3 $74,428.85 to Step 10 $91,538.10 with bachelor degree.

  *Education incentives available to qualified candidates.

  *Pre-academy hiring opportunities may be available.

  *Eligible for transfers to Preferred/Specialized assignments after 1 year.

  The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Employees must be able to work any day and/or shift, as needed, to include weekends, holidays and other mandated assignments.

  Typical Duties

  Complete a training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas. Physical training will be optional for this program.

  The following required documents MUST be submitted at the time of application:

  Birth Certificate

  High School/GED Diploma or Transcript

  College Transcripts (if applicable)

  Copy of P.O.S.T. Certification or State Equivalent

  All supporting documents must be attached to your online application at the time of application. Each document should be saved individually in a PDF format. Do not include resumes, cover letters, driver's license, social security cards, or various training certificates.

  Minimum Qualifications

  At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) law enforcement officer. No more than 3 years since last break-in service.

  Valid Driver License.

  A U.S. citizen at the time of hire, or per Tennessee House Bill 0765, a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces may be employed as a Police Officer. The officer must apply for or obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date.

  Must be at least 21 years of age.

  Must successfully complete a medical and psychological examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter.

  Must successfully complete Criminal History Background.

  Must successfully complete CVSA.

  Must successfully complete Drug Testing.

  Must successfully complete FTO program (Field Training Officer).

  Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

  Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

  We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

  Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

  Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to 615-862-6640.

  12 paid holidays

  20 paid vacation days + 3 personal days

  20 paid military days per year

  Up to 30 working days of Paid Family leave (after 6 months of employment with Metro)

  Domestic Partner Benefits

  State supplemented In-Service pay of $800 each year

  Longevity pay after Five (5) years with Metro

  Vested for pension after Ten (10) years

  Vested to Medical Pension after Ten (10) years

  $1,000 every year for uniform maintenance

  Educational Incentive Pay - Additional 3% for A.S. and 6% for B.S.

  Excellent medical and dental insurance

  Shift differential pay for night or morning shift

  Department provides all necessary equipment and uniforms

  Health Insurance (https://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Benefits/Employee-Benefits/Medical-Benefits.aspx) : Employees have the choice of two medical plans - BlueCross BlueShield PPO or Cigna Choice Fund - and may choose either Individual, Family or Employee + Child(ren) coverage. Both companies provide coverage for mental health/substance abuse.

  Metro pays 75% of the medical premium with employees only paying 25% of the premium

  Life Insurance (https://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Benefits/Employee-Benefits/Life-Insurance.aspx) : Metro provides active employees - at no cost - with $50,000 in basic life insurance and $50,000 in AD&D insurance. Supplemental life and dependent life insurance is available to purchase. Supplemental life can be purchased by new employees up to $200,000 without proof of good health and increased up to $500,000 at future annual enrollments with evidence of insurability (EOI). You may enroll your spouse/domestic partner with $10,000 without proof of good health (EOI) if you enroll when you first become eligible-either at benefit eligibility or within 60 days of your marriage.

  Dental Insurance (https://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Benefits/Employee-Benefits/Dental-Benefits.aspx) : Metro provides BlueCross BlueShield single dental coverage at not cost to employees. Family dental plans are available to purchase.

  Optional vision insurance (https://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Benefits/Employee-Benefits/Vision.aspx)

  Additional coverage available through payroll deductions

  01

  Are you a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces?

  Yes

  No

  02

  Do you have a valid Driver License?

  Yes

  No

  03

  Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?

  Yes

  No

  04

  Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time you start the MNPD Training Academy. I have attached a copy of my birth certificate to this employment application.

  Yes, I have attached a copy of my birth certificate to the application

  No, I have not attached my birth certificate

  05

  Are you fluent with a language, other than English, in both written and spoken word?

  Yes

  No

  06

  If you are bilingual, list the language(s) other than English in which you are fluent.

  07

  Do you have a felony conviction?

  Yes

  No

  08

  Have you ever sold any kind of narcotic, dangerous drug or marijuana?

  Yes

  No

  09

  In the past 6 months, have you lawfully or unlawfully used marijuana or any marijuana derivatives, CBD, heroin, LSD, PCP, cocaine, crack cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, methamphetamine or similar substances, anabolic steroids, or any prescription not lawfully prescribed to you? Although CBD is not considered illegal in Tennessee, you should be cautioned that the use of CBD could potentially cause you to test positive on a drug screen for marijuana, which would disqualify you from moving forward in the process.

  Yes

  No

  10

  Do you live in Tennessee? if not, are you willing to relocate to Tennessee if offered the Police Officer 2 - Lateral position?

  Yes

  No

  11

  Per TCA code 38-8-106, applicants for Public Safety positions shall "Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge OR to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, controlled substances". Do you have any violations related to the above stated code that would prevent you from continuing in the application process?

  Yes

  No

  12

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certification and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. All required documents should be attached before I click the submit button on my application for Police Officer 2 - Lateral position. I further understand that an incomplete application or missing documents will result in disqualification.

  Yes

  No

  Required Question

  Agency

  Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

  Address

  Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

  Phone

  (615) 862-6640

  Website

  http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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