Police Officer - Testing Date

INTRODUCTION

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.

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.

4 – 10 hour shift schedule with a differential for 2nd shift of additional $1,200/year; 3rd shift additional $2,100/year.

Flexible tattoo policy: We’ve adopted a flexible policy that is more open to tattoos.

Learn more about employment with the Brentwood Police Department here
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TESTING: Monday, January 26 – Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Detailed information will be sent to applicants who meet minimum qualifications.

Monday, January 26 – Physical Fitness Test and Written Exam.

Physical Fitness Test Demonstration Video
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Written Exam Study Guide
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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.
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• 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.

• 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.

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.

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