Incentive/Sign-on BonusApplicants already certified will be eligible for the following incentives if hired:Tennessee POST Certification $5,000 incentiveOther state POST Certification (requires transition school) $2,500 incentiveRecruitment and Retention GrantEligibility:Experienced Officer - Category 1If Previously POST certified in Tennessee - Must Be out of law enforcement 1-7 year(s)If previously POST certified from out of state - No break in service requiredEligible at 6-months ($1,000), 12-months ($3,000), 24-months ($3,000), 36-months ($3,000)No Previous Certified Experience - Category 2If no prior POST certified law enforcement experience Eligible at 12-months ($3,000), 24-months ($2,500), 36-months ($2,500)Documented evidence of the training level must be provided and is subject to verification by the Human Resources department. The Hiring Process IncludesApplication for EmploymentBackground InvestigationPolygraphPhysical Agility Test Police Officer ExaminationAssessment Center (Panel Interview)Conditional Offer/New Hire TestingTraining (all training provided by the agency)Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy 9 WeeksField Training 16 WeeksProbationary Period 1 YearAs a Police Officer, you will be paid full salary while receiving comprehensive training through the Tennessee Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.