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Police Officer Veterans Health Administration
Memphis, TN2 days ago
SALARY RANGE: $93,302.04 - $123,625.32
Works under the general direction of the Police Services Director to provide
a wide range of legal counsel and advice on criminal law to the department. Collaborates with the City Attorney and City Court Clerks' office regarding the status of individual cases, contracts, ordinances, and other legalmatters affecting police officers. Compiles and summarizes the Memphis Police Department's (MPD) position in response to claims against the city based on actions of department employees. Confers with the City Prosecutor to obtain concurrence of legal opinions pertaining to matters affecting police officers' testimony and/or procedures. Attends advanced officer and recruit training to advise on matters such as search and seizure, use of force, interrogation, powers of arrest, proper identification, and current case law. Provides in-service training programs concerning legal liability for both sworn and civilian members of the department. Provides on-the-spot legal advice to police officers on the telephone or at the scene as needed. Attends and participates in Police Legal Advisor association meetings. Provides relevant information to Police command staff during staff meetings.Travels to various courts to conduct forfeiture litigation or to appear in opposition to subpoenas. Keeps abreast of U.S. Supreme Court, 6th Circuit Court, and Tennessee Court decisions which might affect MPD operations, practices, and policies. Publishes monthly law bulletins on issues related to criminal law. Prepares written documents, such as motions, pleadings, arguments, ordinances, and contracts. Ensures that documents are organized using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar to present cases in courts.
Must be a graduate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee. Seven (7) years' experience as a practicing attorney; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment. Must be willing to submit to polygraph examination due to the handling confidential information. All candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division. Working experience and/or training practicing law for public sector entities is preferred.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone. Requires the ability to operate an automobile.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Travel within the city and out-of-town may be required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone. Requires the ability to operate an automobile.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Travel within the city and out-of-town may be required.
| Location | Memphis, TN |
| Salary | $93,302.04–$123,625.32 Per Year |