Police Officer II – 28th Lateral Class

Salary: $65,661.70 – $79,413.10

Works under the supervision of Memphis Police Academy staff to grasp concepts and perform a wide range of tasks which promotes public safety and security.

• Performs general enforcement of the laws, including patrolling assigned areas, apprehending and controlling suspects, controlling traffic, writing reports, providing public information, maintaining records and material evidence, and providing court testimony.
• Attends training classes as required and meets mandatory training requirements.
• Exercises and comprehends rules, regulations, and policies of the MPD Training Academy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Executes basic criminal investigation principles, practices, and techniques for use in patrol-related activities.
• Exercises and uses basic interview skills to obtain information from suspects, victims, and witnesses. Learns to operate a patrol vehicle and uses appropriate weapons/equipment associated with law enforcement in a safe manner.
• Grasps and applies defensive tactic techniques in controlling and apprehending suspects.
• Applies minimal levels of force to control subjects in patrol-related situations to ensure the safety of the officer and of the general public.
• Recognizes controlled substances and how to request assistance in handling materials and paraphernalia.
• Learns to provide first-aid assistance to those in need during emergency situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to solve problems in patrol-related situations.
• Maintains tact and courtesy when interacting with various individuals and confidentiality when working with law-enforcement sensitive information.

• At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (P.O.S.T. commissioned) active law enforcement officer & currently employed as a paid, sworn officer, with a verifiable and favorable work record within a Commissioned Law Enforcement Agency that employs twenty (20) or more paid, full-time officers
• Must not have been convicted of or pled guilty (or enter a plea of Nolo Contendere) to any felony charges.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program.
• Must successfully pass entry level requirements and testing (physical, written, background investigation, psychological and medical) for Police Recruit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition for continued employment.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.