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: Police Officer
 Posted Date: 1/1/2005 Closing/Review Date: Continuous recruitment Recruitment #: C00818 Position Title: Police Officer Department: Police Division: Police Salary Range: $30,319 (lateral entry placement available for experienced officers) License: Class D driver's license Screening: Written exam and physical ability tests. Further screening will be conducted on successful candidates (see instruction sheet on the right panel). Examples of Duties: The City of Chattanooga is extending an invitation to all qualified persons interested in a law enforcement career to compete for the position of Police Officer. Police Officers protect life and property, deter criminal activity within the community, enforce City statutes, ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state; and perform investigations, special details, and specific assignments within an assigned division. Selection as a Police Officer includes the following benefits: paid training to attend the Chattanooga Police Academy; uniforms provided and an annual uniform allowance; and a full pension after 25 years of service. Minimum Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces (if applicable), and at least 21 and under the age of 40. Age cap may not apply if candidate has prior certified law enforcement experience. Must have a high school diploma or GED; candidates who have college degrees, honorable military service or certified law enforcement experience will be given preference. Must not have not been convicted of or plead guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances, and meet any other standards as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 38-8-106. BUSINESS HOURS ARE FROM 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM To enter a Job Application online, FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER JOB POSTINGS Click on the link to download a Job_Application. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - A DRUG FREE WORKFORCE |
Instructions for Police Applicants (.pdf file) Police Ability Score Sheet (.pdf file)
Hospitalization: Individual or family coverage Free term life insurance Free group longterm disability coverage Attractive personal leave plan Participation in the City's pension plan
All employees must be residents of the state of Tennessee
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