Police Officer 2 Job at Town of Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel, TN

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  • Town of Mount Carmel
  • Mount Carmel, TN

Job Description

Are you ready to join a winning team and enjoy beautiful East Tennessee and all it has to offer? We are currently looking for experienced officers to join our team.

The Town of Mount Carmel is looking for energetic law enforcement professionals to join the Mount Carmel Police Department. If honor, integrity, and respect mean something to you, we want you to be part of our growing department and community.

As a Mount Carmel Police Officer, you will provide citizens with a safe and secure environment while working to improve the quality of life for everyone who calls Mount Carmel home.

The Patrol Officer performs general patrol and traffic duties to protect the lives and property of citizens within the City’s enforcement laws and ordinances.

Responsibilities include:

  • Patrols designated zones to observe and check on homes, businesses, and the general welfare of citizens.
  • Responds to specific incidents relayed by the dispatcher and conducts preliminary investigation when needed. Assists stranded motorists.
  • Directs traffic, looks for traffic violators and issues tickets.
  • Answers calls and radio dispatches involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, and domestic-related disturbances.
  • Prepares written, detailed incident reports.
  • Receives and prepares various records and reports such as police records, accident and incident reports, chain of custody forms, traffic, and arrest tickets, booking reports, etc.
  • Performs exceptional service and performs other duties as requested.

Skills Required:

  • Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with the public.
  • May be responsible for frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25+ pounds.
  • Field training experience (preferred)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
  • Certification as a Peace Officer by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T) and 5+ years in law enforcement.
  • Legal qualification, under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Tennessee to possess firearms and ammunition.
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions involving Moral Turpitude as the term is defined by the law and not to have been released or discharged under any other than Honorable conditions from any of the Armed Forces of the U.S.
  • Citizen of the United States.
  • Have fingerprints on file with the TBI
  • Must have steady/reliable work history.
  • Must not have record of any felony or criminal domestic violence.
  • Must have an honorable discharge from the U.S. military, if applicable.
  • Must pass a background investigation to include a clear criminal record.
  • Must pass pre-employment screenings (drug test, vision, hearing, psychological exam, polygraph, stress, and pulmonary function tests).

THE MOUNT CARMEL POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

*Paid Tennessee Consolidated Retirement

Apply through Indeed or email resume to cityhall@mountcarmeltn.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Town covers full TCRS contribution Town pays for short term disability

Benefits:

  • Annual step increases in pay
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.58 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work

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