Salary : $47,480.00 Annually
Location : POLICE - 135 Commerce Street Clarksville
Job Type: Fulltime
Job Number: 001390
Department: Police
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
DescriptionCLASS SUMMARY:This is the first of nine levels in the Police series. Incumbents attend an approved Police officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission Basic Law Enforcement School, complete required training, and receive their peace officer certification.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE VERY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE POLICE OFFICER CADET APPLICATION. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION (TO INCLUDE WORK HISTORY EVEN IF ATTACHING A RESUME) TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Please limit work history to your two most recent employers, including your current position, if employed. Testing for this applicant pool will vary. You will receive a testing time via email once your application has been reviewed and approved and you have appropriately responded to your initial email. ALMOST ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE VIA EMAIL. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU RESPOND TO ALL EMAILS IN A TIMELY MANNER, PREFERABLY WITHIN 48 HOURS OF RECEIPT.Starting Salary: $47,480After completion of the Police Academy salary will be: $49,855CERTIFIED OFFICER EXPERIENCE MATTERS. ELIGIBLE PRE-CERTIFIED OFFICERS COULD START AT $54,845. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR EMAIL: Example of DutiesTYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Attends the police academy, which includes completing required training and academy courses, receiving peace officer certification, and performing related duties.
- May assist police officers with daily assignments, which could include ride-alongs, transmitting radio messages, retrieving and filing information, assisting with fingerprinting, and performing related duties.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Typical QualificationsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Supplemental InformationLICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS(positions in this class typically require):
- Must reside within a 60-minute drive time (obeying all traffic laws) to Police Headquarters at 135 Commerce Street upon completion of the Field Training Program.
KNOWLEDGE(position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
- Following written and oral instructions;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, running, lifting, fingering, grasping, physically restraining subjects, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. (All activities may need to be performed with no warning and chance to stretch/warm up.)
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, weapons, violence, and possible injuries.
NOTE:The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Please see the City of Clarksville's for applicable benefits information.
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Please supply your social security number in the following format: XXX-XX-XXXX. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE AND COMPLETE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE CAUSE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE REMOVED.
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You will be contacted via email communication at different stages throughout the application process. Please ensure you have used a current email address in the personal information section of this application. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UPDATE THE EMAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR APPLICATION ONCE THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. All email correspondence will be sent to the email address on the application. Should this email address become obsolete, please contact Professional Integrity Unit personnel at the following number or via email at: . Please select YES to acknowledge you understand and will abide by these instructions.
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Are you currently a United states citizen?
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There is a minimum and a maximum age for Clarksville Police Officers. Are you currently 21 years of age but less than 60 years of age?
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Did you graduate from high school or earn a G.E.D.?
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We anticipate hiring from this applicant pool throughout the remainder of the year to coincide with specific academy dates. If you are currently serving in the military, you must be completely separated from active duty military with a DD-214 as of your applicable hire date. What is your EXACT ETS date?
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As part of the job description you just read, if selected you are required to reside within 60 minutes of Police Headquarters at 135 Commerce Street Clarksville, Tennessee, upon completion of the Field Training Program. Please acknowledge that you understand and are willing to meet this residence requirement by replying YES to this question.
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If applicable, are you a POST Certified Officer? (You must be POST Certified in the STATE OF TENNESSEE to be waived from taking the written examination if you successfully pass the physical agility test.) THIS QUESTION ONLY PERTAINS TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN CERTIFIED AS A POLICE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. All other applicants should answer NO.
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What academy did you attend to receive your POST certification?
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I hereby affirm that the following information on this application and employment history is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsified, misrepresented, incomplete, or omitted information may disqualify me from consideration for employment or result in my dismissal of employment. I understand that nothing contained in this employment application or in granting me an interview is intended to create an express or implied employment contract between Clarksville Police Department and myself. No promises regarding employment or duration of employment have been made to me. I understand that any offer of employment will be conditional on successful completion of a number of requirements, including a health assessment, verification of credentials and experience, and similar screenings required for the position. I understand that drug and/or alcohol tests are required for appointment to health and safety positions. The results of the above screenings or assessments will be release to the Clarksville Police Department and may be a factor in determining my suitabilty for the position for which I have signed. I authorize the City of Clarksville Police Department or its representatives to investigate and verify any and all the information contained in this employment application and to conduct a criminal background investigation. I also authorize all previous employers, schools, organizations, and individuals listed herein to verify any and all information I have provided and to give any additional information in response to reference questions intended to determine my suitablity for employment. I understand that in compliance with Tennessee Laws, all applications are subject to public disclosure.
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