Job Opportunities

Middle Tennessee State University Police Department

The Middle Tennessee State University Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer positions. Applicants with no experience are encouraged to apply for the Police Officer 1 position. This entry level position will provide selected candidates with the skills and training to be a certified police officer in Tennessee.

Police Officer 1

Certified Police Officers with a minimum of two (2) years of experience are encouraged to apply for the Police Officer 2 position.

Police Officer 2

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: 

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plans

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Each of these job postings will be open until April 8, 2024.

West Tennessee Law Enforcement Coordinator, ROCIC

ROCIC announces an opening for the position of West Tennessee Law Enforcement Coordinator. ROCIC offers an excellent benefit package, including medical, vision and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement program, and life and disability insurance. A vehicle will be provided for ROCIC travel. This is an exempt position. Deadline for application is close of business Friday, May 17, 2024. Click here for additional details on this opportunity. 

Department of Public Safety, University of Tennessee at Martin

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Tennessee at Martin is currently accepting applications for a Police Officer position. Salary commensurate with experience and education, minimum salary $20.02/HR for certified officers with no experience. UTM offers a generous benefit package including reduced tuition for officers and family. For further information or questions, email moneil18@utm.edu or call 731-881-7777.

Apply online here.

City of Roanoke, VA, Deputy Chief of Police

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Deputy Police Chief to direct and coordinate the protective service and administrative tasks for the Operations or Services divisions of the Police Department. Click here for their brochure, and click here for the job link,

City of Millersville Chief of Police

The City is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and innovative leader for the position of Police Chief to build on our past and lead it to new levels of excellence. We're looking for a strong self-starter with excellent leadership skills, interpersonal skills, aptitude for fiscal awareness, budgetary insights and innovative ideas in the use of human and financial resources while an emphasis in leading change is crucial.

The starting compensation for this position is $72,000 to $79,000 depending on experience, the city provides an array of benefits including Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension, health paid by the city for the employee, dental and vision, as well as family benefits are available as an option.

Email your cover letter and resume to Assistant City Recorder Vanessa Johnson at vjohnson@cityofmillersville.com.

Deputy Chief of Professional Standards, Knoxville PD

The City of Knoxville is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to join the executive leadership team of the Knoxville Police Department as the Deputy Chief of Professional Standards.

The Deputy Chief of Professional Standards position is appointed by the Chief of Police. In that role, the Deputy Chief of Professional Standards oversees the Professional Standards Bureau of the Knoxville Police Department. In addition to overseeing all internal investigations, the Deputy Chief of Professional Standards is responsible for assessing the department’s training, policies, and practices to ensure that the organization operates in line with 21st century best practices.

To see the full job description, visit: Deputy Chief of Professional Standards Bureau Job Description

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to kpdresumes@knoxvilletn.gov.

City of Greenfield Chief of Police

The City of Greenfield is accepting resumes for a Police Chief. Job description and benefits package can be picked up at City Hall during regular business hours or can be emailed upon request by calling 731-235-2330. Submit resumes by Friday, March 1st to:

Greenfield City Hall

302 North Front Street

Greenfield, TN 3823

Email: recorder@greenfieldtn.org

Tennessee Board of Regents

Click here for current open positions with the TN Board of Regents.

City of Dyersburg Chief of Police

The City of Dyersburg, Tennessee has an opening for a Police Chief. Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, supplemented by formal training in law enforcement methods/practices with extensive experience in law enforcement work to include five (5) years of management/supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. The qualified applicant must have Police officer certification by the State of Tennessee or be eligible for transition as described in Tennessee P.O.S.T. rules. Must have or obtain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.

For a more detailed description of the job and requirements, click here.

Those interested in this position should download an application from here and send the completed application, a resume, and cover letter highlighting relevant work experience to steague@dyersburgtn.gov by February 9, 2024.

Town of Mount Carmel Chief of Police

The Town of Mount Carmel is seeking a professional, approachable, innovative, and energetic community leader to serve as the next Chief of Police.

Candidates are required to have:

• Proven knowledge to lead the police department. This can be established through one or more of the following: bachelor’s in criminal justice/related field, specialized law enforcement leadership training, demonstrated leadership with a police or public safety department.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in the law enforcement field, including experience with supervisory/command and administrative duties.
• Certification as a Police Officer by the State of Tennessee Law Enforcement Standards and a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• The desire and ability to fulfill the duties of a patrol officer, both independently and as back-up for other officers, as needed given the size of the department.
• Subject to Background Check, along with the ability to pass a physical and psychological exam by a physician approved by the Town.

Click here for the full job description and details.

Nashville International Airport - Airport Officer

The position below is now accepting applications:

• Officer (Airport Police)

Police Officer - University of Tennessee Knoxville PD

Currently hiring for sworn-in police officer. Click here for position description, or visit https://safety.utk.edu/police/about/employment/ for more information.

Patrol Officer - Paris Police Department

The City of Paris Police Department currently has a job opening for Patrol Officer in the Paris Police Department. Applications may be obtained from Paris City Hall at 100 North Caldwell Street Paris, TN 38242 or obtained from paristn.gov (Bids & Job Openings). The City of Paris is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: Thursday, January 18th, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

For further information or questions, please email: ereed@cityofparistn.gov or call (731) 641-1413.

Chief of Police - Hendersonville Police Department

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $118,032.96 - $179,601.36 DOQ

Posted Date: 11/28/2023 3:12 PM

We are currently accepting application materials for the Chief of Police.  Click here for full job announcement.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations, activities and policies of the department, including overseeing department programs, administering department budget, and interacting with the public and other law enforcement entities.

Police Officer - Franklin Police Department

Now Hiring: Franklin Police Department now accepting applications for both new and experienced officers. Open applications test dates:

• November 13 & 14, 2023
• January 22 & 23, 2024
• March 25 & 26, 2024

Click here for more information

Metro Nashville Police Department has Several Openings:

Current police officers with two or more years of uninterrupted full time law enforcement experience, having obtained certification as a law enforcement officer through a State Police Standard and Training Commission, are invited to apply for Police Officer 2-Lateral and Police Officer 2-Lateral SRO at the following links:

Police Officer 2-Lateral

Police Officer 2-Lateral SRO

Additionally, there are openings for Police Officer Trainee that attends and completes an in-service and field training program in police science. Click here for more information.