Police Officer II - 28th Lateral Class

Salary Range: $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 that promote public safety and security.

• Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws.
• Apprehend and control suspects.
• Control traffic and give traffic directions.
• Write incident reports and maintain records and evidence.
• Provide public information and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide court testimony.
• Attend required training and meet mandatory training requirements.
• Comprehend rules, regulations and policies of MPD Training Academy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Apply basic criminal investigative principles, practices, and techniques for patrol‑related activities.
• Use basic interview skills to obtain information from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Operate patrol vehicles and use weapons/equipment safely.
• Apply defensive tactics in controlling and apprehending suspects.
• Use minimal levels of force to keep the officer and public safe.
• Recognize controlled substances and request assistance with materials and paraphernalia.
• Provide first‑aid assistance during emergencies.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to solve patrol‑related problems.
• Maintain tact, courtesy, and confidentiality with law‑enforcement sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Traverse uneven terrain.
• Perform physically demanding work: bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, running, navigating confined spaces.
• Lift and carry heavy items up to 100 lbs (with or without assistance).
• Move a dead weight object up to 175 lbs for training.
• Maintain strength and dexterity for defensive tactics and firearms training.
• Operate law‑enforcement tools and equipment (weapons, handcuffs, vehicles, computers, other technology).

• Classroom training with exposure to inclement weather.
• May include rotating shifts and holidays.
• Potential hazardous conditions in defensive tactics, weapons training, and defensive driving.
• Use of protective gear when necessary.

• At least two (2) years as a full‑time, certified (POST‑commissioned) active law enforcement officer, currently employed as a sworn officer.
• Work record within a commission‑duty agency employing twenty (20) or more paid full‑time officers.
• No felony convictions or pleas of guilty/Nolo Contendere.
• At least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program.
• Successful completion of entry‑level requirements and testing (physical, written, background investigation, psychological and medical) for Police Recruit.
• Valid driver license.
• High school diploma or GED.