About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Patrol Officers (Police Officer — Uncertified). In this role you will:

• Investigate crimes and traffic accidents; prepare clear, timely reports
• Patrol commercial, business, industrial, and residential areas to enforce city ordinances and state law
• Make arrests, process crime scenes, and follow up on investigations
• Direct and control traffic; testify in court and in legal proceedings when required
• Operate and maintain assigned law‑enforcement equipment and vehicles
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) to write reports and correspondence
• Engage with the community to promote crime‑prevention programs
• Work rotating 12‑hour shifts (days, nights) and assist other departmental staff as directed

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States citizen
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude as defined by law
• Must meet Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA 38-8-106) qualifications for police officers (applicable state law requirements)
• Good moral character and clear background check required
• Must pass pre-employment physical (hearing, vision, overall fitness), psychological evaluation, and drug screen
• Basic proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) required

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Physical & Work Environment

This is a physically demanding, safety‑sensitive role. Typical requirements include:

• Ability to run, jump, crawl, climb, drag (including dragging a 175 lb. mannequin during testing), and negotiate obstacles
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, move or drag heavy objects (100+ lbs.) when necessary
• Wear and operate 15–25 lbs of equipment for a 12+ hour shift and safely handle firearms
• Visual acuity for night and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regular outdoor work in varying weather; possible exposure to fumes, bloodborne pathogens, and high‑stress or dangerous situations

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Compensation & Progression

• Starting pay (Uncertified Officer Trainee): $26.84 per hour / $55,827.20 annually
• After successful completion of Police Academy (Certified Officer Trainee): $27.65 per hour / $60,387.60 annually
• At one year anniversary from date of hire (promotion to Certified Police Officer): $30.07 per hour / $65,672.88 annually
• Eligible for shift differentials, specialized duty stipends, and education incentives (e.g., 3% hourly increase for a bachelor’s degree, additional 3% for a master’s degree)
• Paid training/academy attendance is required; academy dates will be scheduled with notice

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Selection Process & Testing

• Applicants must be available to attend State Police Academy training without absences (unless previously completed at a Tennessee State Academy within the last 24 months)
• Selection includes: background check, motor vehicle record review, pre‑employment medical exam, hearing/vision testing, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and a basic physical ability test
• The physical ability test is timed and includes running, jumping, obstacle negotiation, dragging a mannequin, crawling, and climbing. A written exam will be administered for candidates who pass the physical ability test. Candidates may purchase an optional study guide and practice test at their own expense.
• Veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply

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Reasonable Accommodations

Confidential Client will assess and, where appropriate and consistent with safety and legal requirements, provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. Accommodations that would create undue hardship or present a direct threat to safety may not be provided.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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