Employment Opportunities

Application deadline is 7/31/2023.

This is very responsible law enforcement work maintaining the safety and security of commercial businesses and private residences and assisting with law enforcement activities for the citizens of Jefferson City.

Activities associated with the job include the routine patrol of businesses and neighborhoods, investigation of complaints, criminal activity and accidents, prosecution of criminal and civil cases, preparation of reports and other documentation and the apprehension of individuals suspected of criminal activity.  Service of civil and criminal warrants is assigned by administrative and command staff as needed.

Job related responsibilities are potentially hazardous and require considerable knowledge and expertise in law enforcement, good organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills and sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job.

Job performance is reviewed by Police Corporals and/or the Chief of Police through analysis of crime prevention and apprehension activities, ability to interact successfully with constituents and other law enforcement/emergency personnel, organizational and decision making skills and expertise in law enforcement and crime prevention disciplines.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Conducts patrols of commercial property and private neighborhoods to ensure the safety and security of residents, visitors and business owners.
• Investigates citizen complaints and responds to calls for service to obtain information, conducts investigations and determines the appropriate level of intervention and/or law enforcement action(s).
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Prepares reports and other documentation to support law enforcement activities and prepares evidence for judicial and court proceedings.
• Works with community groups and serves on various boards and committees as directed by the Chief of Police.
• Investigates traffic accidents and controls the flow of traffic around accident sites and other road hazards.
• Assists property and/or business owners with crime prevention techniques and programs to enhance security for their property.
• Apprehends individuals suspected and/or accused of criminal activities and provides safe custody to the appropriate correctional facility.
• Provides assistance to individuals in distress and/or in need of help.
• Executes civil and criminal warrants as assigned through the court and command staff.
• Conducts radar checkpoints and issues traffic citations for speeding, failure to wear seatbelts and other motor vehicle operation violations.
• Attends juvenile, criminal, sessions and city court proceeding to provide testimony, submit evidence, assist with court proceedings, etc.
• Responds to domestic and other volatile situations and attempts to resolve them or at a minimum prevent further escalation.
• Participates in training sessions to obtain and/or maintain required certifications.
• Inspects all equipment and vehicles utilized on a daily basis to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Provides escorts for funeral processions, parades, special events, etc.
• Inspects public and/or private property and businesses upon request.
• Prepares reports of daily activities and enters the information into computer databases.
• Participates on various special units including the bomb squad, SWAT teams, HAZMAT, etc.
• Maintains public order at special events and community activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

Graduation from an accredited high school (Associate Degree preferred), supplemented with additional course work/ training in crime prevention and/or law enforcement; sufficient strength and agility to perform the job in a variety of weather conditions; ability to interact effectively with the public; strong organizational and decision making skills; considerable knowledge of criminal and civil law or any equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

•  Considerable knowledge of Federal Law,  Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39 and 55 pertaining to civil and criminal law, local statutes and ordinances.
• Considerable knowledge of Jefferson City ordinances and Police department policies and procedures or the ability to acquire this information within 60 to 90 days.
• Considerable knowledge of civil and criminal court proceedings, presentation of allowable evidence and testimony, and service of criminal and civil warrants.
• Considerable knowledge of contemporary law enforcement practices including surveillance techniques, apprehension of criminals and suspects, obtaining and service of warrants and regulations pertaining to motor vehicle registration and operation.
• Considerable knowledge of common first aide practices and procedures pertaining to exposure to dangerous pathogens.
• Considerable knowledge of evidence handling and collection practices and methods.
• Considerable knowledge of the geographical area including all major streets, highways and thoroughfares.
• Considerable knowledge of officer safety techniques and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of domestic violence and child/elderly abuse procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately to potentially dangerous or volatile situations to ensure the safety of concerned parties.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding requirements of the job in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to interact in a professional and tactful manner with co-workers, clientele, emergency management personnel, perpetrators and local governmental and judicial officials.
• Ability to plan and organize job related assignments and activities to meet expected levels of performance, imposed deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions based upon all obtainable information relevant to the situation.
• Ability to acquire and utilize new job related information as required.
• Ability to comply with departmental physical training and/or testing requirements.
• Skill in the use of modern law enforcement weapons including handguns, rifles and shotguns and non-lethal law enforcement devices.
• Skill in the use of modern law enforcement protective devices, chemical sprays, radar equipment, radios, sirens and other emergency equipment.
• Skill in the operation of law enforcement vehicles and driving at high rates of speed.

Necessary Special Requirements

• All Police Department personnel are required to maintain the highest standards of integrity, honesty and ethical behavior and conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times whether or not they are performing job related duties.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certification by a qualified professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields as free of all apparent mental disorders as described in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association.
• Certification by a licensed physician designated by the agency as physically capable of performing necessary duties.
• Fingerprints must be on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Can not have been convicted or plead guilty, 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 or controlled substances.
• Can not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
• P.O.S.T. certification.
• Firearms certification.
• Radar gun certification.
• Aggressor control spray certification.
• Intoximeter EC-IR Operator certification.

Note: Must obtain a minimum of 40 hours in service training per year to maintain certification(s).

Physical Requirements

• This is heavy work requiring considerable static, explosive, dynamic and trunk strength and requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects
• Work requires considerable flexibility, mobility and speed of limb movement
• Work requires considerable effort and stamina
• Work requires both gross body equilibrium and coordination for balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking
• Work requires arm/ hand steadiness and manual and finger dexterity
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information in both quiet and noisy environments and determine the direction of sounds
• Visual acuity is required for the inspection of small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, color differentiation, and observing general surroundings and activities
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, temperature extremes, bodily fluids, oils and lubricants, noise and slippery surfaces.

To apply, pick up an application in person at the Jefferson City City Hall (112 City Center Drive). If you have further questions, please contact Jefferson City’s Personnel Department at 865-475-9071. Jefferson City Tennessee is an EOE.

FLSA – Non-Exempt

Application deadline is 7/31/2023.

This is semi-skilled and some skilled work providing general assistance to public works maintenance, mowing and construction crews. Activities associated with the job include, but are not limited to: performing manual labor, trimming and cutting trees, assisting with snow removal, directing traffic, assisting with the installation of guardrails and signs and building forms for constructing concrete supports and structures.

Additional activities include patching, repairing and maintaining streets, curbs and gutters and assisting with landscaping projects.  Incumbents also periodically assist with building maintenance and repair activities and frequently utilize power tools and mechanized equipment when performing assigned tasks.

Job responsibilities require experience working with heavy equipment and machinery utilized for public works maintenance and repair projects, experience performing light maintenance activities on buildings and other facilities, good organizational, decision making and interpersonal skills, ability to consistently adhere to established policies and procedures and follow instructions and sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions.

Job performance is evaluated by the immediate Public Works Crew Chief and/or Superintendent of Public Works through review of the quality and timeliness of tasks completed by the incumbent, knowledge and expertise in public works activities, willingness to assist with work assignments and ability to follow instructions and interact effectively with co-workers.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Gathers tools, materials and supplies for various job assignments and loads into assigned vehicles.
• Provides support to public works employees by performing any needed semiskilled and skilled labor tasks.
• Removes debris, trash, and dirt from highways, medians, right of ways, drainage ditches and other areas.
• Rebuilds road shoulders, digs ditches and rebuilds driving aprons.
• Installs, repairs and maintains storm drain facilities and builds and sets forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
• Assists with snow and ice removal from streets, sidewalks and other public facilities when necessary.
• Assists with the installation and repair of signs, guardrails and barriers.
• Assists in constructing and paving roads including shoveling asphalt, forming and pouring concrete, road patching/maintenance and other related tasks.
• Ties down steel and pours and finishes concrete for road construction and repair projects.
• Utilizes a jackhammer to break up and remove asphalt and concrete.
• Assists in building catch basins and installing drain tile according to specifications.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials and assists drivers in servicing equipment.
• Operates bush hogs and other mowing equipment along city roadways.
• Uses shovels and rakes in tight confined areas not accessible with heavy equipment or machinery.
• Directs traffic around job sites as required.
• Assists with troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, refrigeration and air conditioning malfunctions and installing heating and air conditioning equipment when required.
• Assists with ensuring that all city owned facilities are properly secured, answering and responding to phone calls pertaining to maintenance activities and relaying messages to other maintenance staff.
• Assists in repairing or replacing broken water lines, faucets, flush valves, commodes, sinks and other plumbing system components.
• Maintains lawns and gardens around city owned facilities and performs seasonal pruning, mowing, fertilizing and landscaping activities when necessary.
• Assists with performing routine maintenance and repair of heating, venting and air conditioning systems and replaces filters according to established schedules.
• Repairs and/or replaces light bulbs and fixtures when necessary.
• Assists with stripping, waxing and buffing floors on a regular schedule.
• Participates in clean up activities after completion of projects.
• Performs related work as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

Graduation from an accredited high school (or GED); a minimum of one year experience in construction or related work; some knowledge of building maintenance and repair activities; ability to interact successfully with co-workers and the public; ability to consistently adhere to daily instructions and make decisions within established operating procedures; sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of maintenance and construction hand and power tools, heavy equipment and public works departmental operations and practices.
• Knowledge of highway construction projects including tying down steel and forming, pouring and finishing of concrete.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around heavy equipment utilized in highway construction and maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning agents, supplies and materials.
• Knowledge of electronic circuitry, electric motors and multi-phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the carpentry, electrical and plumbing trades.
• Knowledge of natural gas supply lines and components.
• Knowledge of central heating and air conditioning components, controls, circuitry and systems.
• Knowledge of the painting, masonry, roofing and building maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of the safety procedures (including electrical tag out and Safety Data Sheets) associated with the designated trade areas.
• Knowledge of wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints and as-built drawings.
• Knowledge of landscaping and lawn equipment maintenance including preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to accurately estimate the amount of materials required for various road construction and repair projects.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools and light machinery.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to consistently adhere to established operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions.
• Skill in the use of power tools, hand tools, and light machinery.
• Skill in the use of motor vehicles.

Necessary Special Requirements

•  Possession of a valid Tennessee Drivers License and the ability to 0btain a Class B within 18 months and be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.

Physical Requirements

• This is heavy work requiring considerable static, explosive, dynamic and trunk strength and requiring the exertion of up to 80 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects
• Work requires considerable flexibility, mobility and speed of limb movement
• Work requires considerable effort and stamina
• Work requires both gross body equilibrium and coordination for balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking
• Work requires arm/ hand steadiness and manual and finger dexterity
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information in both quiet and noisy environments and determine the direction of sounds
• Visual acuity is required for the inspection of small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, color differentiation, and observing general surroundings and activities
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, temperature extremes, bodily fluids, oils and lubricants, noise and slippery surfaces

To apply, pick up an application in person at the Jefferson City City Hall (112 City Center Drive). If you have further questions, please contact Jefferson City’s Personnel Department at 865-475-9071. Jefferson City Tennessee is an EOE.