Career Development
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It is the mission of the Collierville Police Department to enhance the quality of life of our citizens by providing a foundation for community partnerships, enforcing the law fairly and impartially with integrity and professionalism to ensure peace without oppression, while maintaining compassion for the diversity of needs of our residents and visitors.
Values:
Life...
We value the preservation of life and the preservation of the quality of life.
Professionalism...
We value the professionalism of the men and women who serve the Town of Collierville.
Integrity and Honesty...
We value the integrity and honesty of our department’s members to accomplish the needs and expectations of the Town’s citizens and visitors.
Compassion...
We value the compassion held by our department’s members for victims of crime and the diverse needs of society.
Teamwork...
We value the teamwork between our department’s members and the community.
Trust...
We value the trust bestowed upon us by our citizens.
Vision:
It is the vision of the Collierville Police Department to maintain the confidence and trust of the community, to preserve and strengthen community bonds, and to continue exceptional professional service with integrity, honesty and compassion.
Qualifications
Be 21 years of age
Be a
citizen of the United States
Must
posses a valid driver’s license
Minimum
two (2) years of college (60 semester hours
or Tennessee P.O.S.T certified and have two (2) years of continuous Law Enforcement experience as a commissioned officer may be substituted for college at a yearly rate of 1 to 1
or Active Military duty with an honorable discharge may be substituted for college at a yearly rate of 1 to 1
or any combination of college, law enforcement experience or military.
Be in
excellent health with no condition that would restrict your ability to
perform police work
Be able
to meet standards set by the Tennessee General Assembly June 24, 1983,
T.C.A. subsection 38-8-106
Upon
appointment, establish residency within one hours drive of the department,
or 30 miles, within 30 days of employment
In addition
Your body weight must be proportional to your height.
Visual
Acuity must be uncorrected within reasonable limits and correctable to 20/20
You must not have been convicted of or plead guilty to or entered a plea of NOLO CONTENDRE to any Federal or State laws or city ordnances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling , liquor, or controlled substances.
Persons
with any military experience with any branch of the Armed Forces of the
United States must have an Honorable Discharge
Background Investigation
Officers of
the Collierville Police Department
will conduct a complete and thorough investigation
of your background to determine your suitability for employment as a
Police Officer.
The following
occurrence in your background could result in rejection of your application
Felony
Conviction
Use of
drugs or conviction of a drug related violation
Abuse of
alcohol
Antisocial behavior
Poor work
record
Poor
driving record
Numerous
debts which are not regularly being paid
Training
Collierville
Police Officers will complete an extensive Basic Training course at a
State of Tennessee certified Police Training Academy.
Upon graduation from the Academy the
new
police officer will be assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division for a
probationary period of twelve month.
During
the
probationary period the new officer will work under the
direct
guidance of an experienced Field Training Officer.
Advancement Opportunities
The field for
advancement opportunities is open to all
members from Officer to
Chief. Your future success and promotion potential rests solely in your
hands. The
department developed a
Performance Evaluation
System,
whereby a Supervisory
Officer evaluates each Officer
periodically.
How To Apply
Applications
and/or information may be obtained at the
Human
Resources Department for
the Town of Collierville located at
500 Poplar
View Pkwy, Collierville, Tennessee 38017. Telephone:
(901) 457-2290. Upon
submitting an Application, you will be required to pass a:
written
examination
physical
agility test
oral
interview
thorough
background check
psychological examination
physical examination
subject
to a truth verification test
Benefits
Health
Insurance plan
Life
Insurance Plan
Retirement Plan
Paid
Vacation Leave
Sick
Leave
Overtime pay opportunities
Credit
Union
457 Plan
Military
Leave
Vision
Dental
The Collierville Police Department/Town of Collierville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If interested in a career with the Collierville Police Department, please contact:
Lt. David Townsend
Recruitment
Collierville Police Department
156 N. Rowlett
Collierville TN. 38017
(901)-457-2560
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