Police Officer - Lateral

Position Overview

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking current Police Officers with two or more years йылда of uninterrupted full‑time law‑enforcement experience, having obtained a certification as a law enforcement officer through a State Police Standards and Training Commission.

We are now accepting lateral applications.

• Step 3: $77,472.00 to Step 15: $98,253.00 without education incentive
• Step 3: $79,796.16 to Step 15: $ with Associate’s degree
• Step 3: $82,120.32 to Step 15: $ with Bachelor’s degree
• Education incentives available to qualified candidates.
• Pre‑academy hiring opportunities may be available.
• Eligible for transfers to Preferred/Specialized assignments after 1 year.

The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Employees must be able to work any day and/or shift, as needed, to include weekends, holidays and other mandated assignments.

Complete a training program that consists of courses in criminal law, firearms training, first aid, traffic accident investigation, traffic law enforcement, human relations, crime scene research, patrol procedures, departmental policies, report writing, and other related areas. Physical training will be optional for this program.

• Birth Certificate
• High School/GED Diploma or Transcript
• College Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Certification or State Equivalent

All supporting documents must be attached to your online application at the time of application. Each document should be saved individually in a PDF format. Do not include resumes, cover letters, driver's license, social security cards, or various training certificates.

• At least two (2) years as a full‑time, certified (Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent State certification) law enforcement officer. No more than 3 years since last break‑in service.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• A U.S. citizen at the time of hire, or per Tennessee House Bill 0765, a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces may be employed as a Police Officer. The officer must apply for or obtain citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete a medical and psychological examination with standards set out in the Metropolitan Charter.
• Must successfully complete Criminal History Background.
• Must successfully complete CVSA.
• Must successfully complete Drug Testing.
• Must successfully complete FTO program (Field Training Officer).

• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
• We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless oforio characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
• Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
• Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment processալ should be directed to Human Resources at .