Park Police Trainee

Overview

This position is with the Parks & Recreation Department, and performs law enforcement work such as controlling traffic flow, enforcing state and local laws, and traffic regulations for all park areas and facilities. The Park Police Trainee will attend and complete an in-service and field training program in police science.

Park Police Trainee employees are paid at step 1 of grade (PK00) $60,274.50 while attending the Police Training Academy.

After successful completion of the academy, employees are reclassified to Park Police 1 (PK01) at Step 1. $64,553.36.

After completing their six month probationary period, employees are reclassified to Park Police 2 (PK02) at Step 1. $68,832.63.

Upon successful completion of academy and on-the-job training, Park Police employees are automatically moved into the Park Police 1 classification and begin a six-month probationary period.

All officers must be able to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Metro's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and facilities, including 16,000 acres of open space with 121 parks and 19 greenways. Facilities include cultural arts and fitness classes, dog parks, nature programs, ice hockey, sports leagues, art galleries, and more.

• Performing crime prevention and law enforcement duties throughout the Metropolitan Park System.
• Patrolling an assigned area in an automobile, on foot, horse, bike, or ATV vehicle.
• Monitoring parks, playgrounds, greenways and other park property for illegal activities.
• Assisting citizens to ensure the use of parks is safe and enjoyable.
• Intervening in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
• Making arrests, issuing citations, giving verbal warnings, directing traffic, and assisting with crowd control, as needed.
• Appearing in court as required.

At least sixty (60) semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 2.0 (C average) or above.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following:

• At least two (2) years active military duty (Honorable Discharge);
• At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) active law enforcement officer;
• Three (3) years responsible work experience.

Note:

Once hired, employees are required to successfully complete the Metro Nashville Police Training Academy.

Active law enforcement officer means a permanent, full-time, uniformed law enforcement officer functioning in a patrol capacity, determined from documentation or certification submitted to the Police Department.

Park Police trainees are provisional (non-Civil Service) employees. Upon successful completion of academy and on-the-job training, the employee is automatically moved into the Park Police 1 classification and begins a six-month probationary period. The initial hire date will be used in computing leave accrual.

License required:
Valid Driver License.

• Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire. Candidates who have reached their 20th birthday may file applications, but may not be appointed to their probationary period until they are at least 21 years old.
• Per Tennessee House Bill 0765, a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran may be employed as a Police Officer. The officer must apply for or obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date.
• Visual standards: far visual acuity at least 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the other eye binocular corrected with contact lenses or spectacles. Color vision must be normal.
• Must pass a medical examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter.
• The Civil Service Commission may allow an applicant admission to the Metropolitan Police Department Training Academy if the applicant has 20/20 uncorrected vision and has demonstrated the ability to complete the curriculum.

Review the Police Officer Trainee Employment Standards before applying.

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

• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Official College Transcripts - If qualifying under the college path, provide official transcripts showing 60 semester hours and 2.0 GPA
• Military Discharge, long form DD214 - If qualifying under the military path
• P.O.S.T. Certification - If you are an existing Police Officer
• If qualifying under three or more years of full-time work experience, include a detailed employment history

• P.O.S.T. certified as a Law Enforcement Officer
• Bi-lingual, preferably Spanish
• Two years of college (60 Semester Hours)
• Experience in law enforcement or related field

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 religious beliefs and practices and will consider accommodations on request…