Memphis - Fast Track Entry Program

Job Announcement

MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

FAST TRACK ENTRY PROGRAM

Targeted Candidates:

Tennessee P.O.S.T. Commissioned Officers (Current or employed with the last 12 months)

Class Start Date:

September 17, 2018

Battery of Test Dates:

N/A - but will have to complete a Firearms Proficiency Test

Academy Period:

6 weeks

Program Advantages:

• Shorter training & adaptation period
• Competitive salary, benefits & paid leave
• College education incentive pay & tuition reimbursement 
• Academy uniform stipend included

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of combined, continuous full-time, post-academy service as a paid, sworn officer, with a verifiable and favorable work record within a Tennessee P.O.S.T. Commissioned Law Enforcement Agency that employs twenty (20) or more paid, full-time officers within the last 12 months.

OR

• Three (3) years of combined, continuous full-time, post-academy service as a paid, sworn officer, with a verifiable and favorable work record within a Tennessee P.O.S.T. Commissioned Law Enforcement Agency that employs twenty (20) or more paid, full-time officers within the last 12 months and 54 college semester hours or 2 years active military service (or comparable military reserve experience) with honorable discharge. 

ALL candidates must also meet the following:

• Must not have been convicted of, or plead guilty (or enter a plea of Nolo Contendenre) to any felony charges.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program.
• Must successfully pass entry level requirements and testing (physical, written, background investigation, psychological and medical) for Police Recruit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition for continued employment.

Must Successfully Complete:

• Background screening
• Firearms proficiency test
• Psychological assessment & clinical interview
• Medical examination

Learn More and Apply Now! 

PublicSafetyRecruitment@memphistn.gov

THE CITY OF MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Please direct questions regarding this position to PublicSafetyRecruitment@memphistn.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.