The Fairfield Glade Police Department is seeking individuals to fulfill Police Officer positions. TN P.O.S.T certified applicants and/or have previous law enforcement experience are preferred, but not required.
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications set by TCA 38-8-106
*Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
*Be a citizen of the United States, or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces pursuant to § 38-8-105(d)
*Be a high school graduate or possess its equivalent, which shall include a general educational development (GED®) certificate;
*Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, controlled substances or controlled substance analogs;
*Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States;
Hiring Process:
1. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a hiring board interview and a written and physical evaluation for new recruit applicants.
2. A call-back interview with the Chief of Police
3. Selected applicants will be given a contingent job offer based on the completion and results of a psychological screening, medical evaluation, reference check, submission of fingerprints, and background check.
*EOE*