SHERIFF PATROL OFFICER SHERIFF. Open Date: June 19, 2015 Close Date: June 26, 2015

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1 SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT REGISTER POSTING Applications for this REGISTER position will be accepted June 19, 2015 through June 26, Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month REGISTER or until the list of eligible applications is exhausted. SHERIFF PATROL OFFICER SHERIFF Open Date: June 19, 2015 Close Date: June 26, 2015 Job Number: SALARY P.O.S.T. (Accelerated) Entry Level: $19.20 hourly 0-1 year prior LE experience $22.52 Hourly 1 year or more prior LE experience Position Summary: Responsible for performing necessary tasks to satisfy requirements legislated under the Powers and Duties of the Sheriff found in Tennessee Code Annotated, Chapters and Applicants must be an Active Full-Time P.O.S.T. Certified TN Law Enforcement Officer or a P.O.S.T. Certifiable TN Law Enforcement Officer (P.O.S.T. Certifiable applicants are officers who have received law enforcement training that meets or exceeds TN P.O.S.T. standards and have full power of arrest within their jurisdictions, but are not certified by the TN Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. This includes, but is not limited to, active Shelby County Reserve Deputy Sheriffs who graduated from a P.O.S.T. approved academy, and active Federal or TN State Law Enforcement Officers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited high school or possess a GED. Must be minimum age of 21, at the time of application. Must be of high moral character. Discharged under honorable conditions from Armed Forces, if applicable [TN POST Rule (1)(f)]. Will be screened for misdemeanor/felony record. (Must not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of no contest to any felony charge or to any violation of federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances). Attend and successfully complete a State of Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved basic police training academy, or otherwise meet minimum certification requirements of the P.O.S.T. Commission. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND/OR EDUCATION IS REQUIRED As a requirement for the Sheriff Patrol Officer application process, you must pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT). You must schedule your physical agility test after you have submitted your application by going to the Sheriff's website at You will NOT be able to reschedule your PAT. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be willing to work various shifts, holidays, and weekends. Must be able to pass a physical agility test upon satisfying initial minimum qualifications. Must submit to and be able to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.

2 After receiving a contingent offer of employment, must be able to pass a diagnostic and medical evaluation, and be subject to testing for substance abuse. Must reside in Shelby County by date of employment, remain a resident of Shelby County, and attain a State of Tennessee Driver s License. Must 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 (d). Must be an Active Full-Time P.O.S.T. Certified or P.O.S.T. Certifiable TN Law Enforcement Officer. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the rules and regulations applicable. Knowledge of traffic safety, or the use, care, and operation of the patrol vehicle under all conditions; and of the use and care of firearms and police liability. Ability to master thorough on-the-job training during the first years of services. Ability to deal with the public with courtesy and tact. Ability to exercise good judgment and independent decision making. Ability to use self-defense techniques. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Executes and returns process orders of the courts of record. Aids and attends the courts as assigned. Takes charge of custody of prisoners in the County Jail. Serves, executes, and processes legally issued writs. Makes initial investigations in response to dispatched calls for service. Reviews and polices high accident locations and gives citations to violators. Performs all other related duties as assigned to fulfill the requirements placed upon the office of Sheriff by the Legislature of the State of Tennessee. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. WORK LOCATION: Memphis Arlington Road, Arlington, TN Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or disability status Shelby County Government participates in E-Verify Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V If special assistance is needed to complete the application process, please Human Resources at HRinfo@shelbycountytn.gov PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:

3 Sheriff Patrol Officer Job# Supplemental Questions 1. In the questions that follow, you will be asked about your education and work experience. Answers given in this supplemental questionnaire must be able to be verified with the information provided in the military, education and employment sections of your application. I have read and understand the above statement. 2. Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? a. High school diploma or GED b. One year of college (30 semester hours or 36 quarter hours) c. Two years of college (60 semester hours or 72 quarter hours) No degree d. Associate's degree e. Bachelor's degree f. Master's degree g. None of the above 3. Are you an Active Full-Time P.O.S.T. Certified Tennessee Law Enforcement Officer (Certified as a Peace Officer by a Tennessee Law Enforcement Agency)? 4. If no, are you a P.O.S.T. Certifiable Tennessee Law Enforcement Officer (P.O.S.T. Certifiable applicants are officers who have received law enforcement training that meets or exceeds Tennessee P.O.S.T. standards and have full power of arrest within their jurisdictions, but are not certified by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. This includes, but is not limited to, active Shelby County Reserve Deputy Sheriffs who graduated from a P.O.S.T. approved academy, and active Federal or Tennessee State Law Enforcement Officers). 5. Are you 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 (d)? 6. Are you at least twenty one (21) years old at the time of your application? 7. Are you able to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts as required? 8. Do you have a valid Tennessee driver's license or will have one by the date of the scheduled medical examination? 9. Have you been convicted of a felony?

4 10. If yes, please list the charge(s), date(s) of conviction(s), and the state(s) of conviction(s). 11. Human Resources can only evaluate the information that is listed on your application. Did you provide all of your education, experience, and/or training including current and prior experience such as position titles, specific duties, dates of employment (including end dates of a job), etc.? If any of this information is excluded, you may no longer be considered for this position. 12. As a requirement for the Sheriff Patrol Officer application process, you understand that you are required to successfully pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT). You must schedule your physical agility test after you have submitted your application by going to the Sheriff's website at You will NOT be able to reschedule your PAT. I have read and understand the above statement. IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you do not allow your provider to designate s from jobs.shelbycountytn.gov as SPAM in order to receive important notifications regarding your application status. I have read and understand the above statement.

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