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A career in law enforcement can be an exciting, rewarding experience for those who can meet the challenge. We are currently seeking intelligent individuals of unquestionable integrity, who want challenges not complacency, who can be brave and strong, yet compassionate and gentle.

We are looking for individuals who want peace and are willing to work to help keep it and for those individuals who have the ability to lead and the wisdom to follow. Our standards are the highest. Our officers are the finest.

If you feel you possess the minimum requirements and have the maximum desire to serve your community then a career in law enforcement may be the right career for you.

Typical tasks of a Memphis police officer
A Memphis Police Officer works under the direction of an assigned supervisor to perform a wide range of tasks to promote the public safety and security. As a police officer you will:

Make Arrests

Direct Traffic

Investigate Crimes

Write Reports

Assist Citizens

Serve Warrants

Conduct Searches

Preserve Crime Scenes

Respond to Emergencies of all Types

Requirements
Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program at the Police Training Academy.

Criminal Record: Applicants must not have been convicted of, or pled guilty (or entered a plea of Nolo Contendere) to any felony charges. This also applies to violations of any federal/state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license (Must obtain a TN driver's license if hired.)

Successful candidate must establish residence in Shelby County within six months of hire date.

Character:

Good Moral Character

Honesty

Integrity

Leadership

Personal Responsibility

Dignity and Respect

Individual Accountability

Excellence

Stable Employment Record

Good Driving Record

No History of Addiction to Drugs and/or Alcohol

Benefits
Benefits enjoyed by MPD members include:

25 Year Retirement

Paid Sick Leave, Vacations, Holidays

Uniform Allotment

Medical/Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

College Incentive Pay

College Tuition Reimbursement

Assignments
Basic Training
The John D. Holt Police Training Academy offers recruits a 21-week instructional and physical training program. The fully-equipped Training Academy is spacious, and structured to accommodate classes of all sizes. The facility features a 150 seat auditorium, two 50 seat classrooms, four breakout rooms, gymnasium with weight room, video production lab, computer lab, driver training track, 24 lane indoor shooting range, 50 lane outdoor shooting range, and a skeet range. Basic training includes, but is not limited to, classroom instruction in law enforcement policies and procedures, firearms use/handling and intensive physical training.

Assignments
After graduation from the academy, recruits are assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division. Upon completion of recruit probation, officers are eligible to bid for many of the Specialized Units based on employment seniority and job openings.

Employment Process
Written Exams
ABLE (Adult Basic Learning Exam)
WRAP (Work Readiness Adaption Profile)

Physical Ability Test
Applicants will participate in a series of tests that will simulate routine physical tasks performed by Memphis Police Officers. Learn More About Police Recruit Physical Ability Testing.

Background Investigation (which consists of):
Driving History Review; Criminal History Review
Contact with Personal & Employment References

Psychological Tests and Interview

Comprehensive Medical Examination (test includes):
Hearing; Vision (20/125 in each eye corrected to 20/20 with normal color vision and depth perception); Laboratory test to determine drugs or alcohol use; Stress Test

To obtain an application:
Applications for local applicants may be obtained in person at the following locations Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Any Memphis Police Department Precinct
MPD Training Academy Background Investigation Unit
4371 O.K. Robertson Road

MPD Personnel Office 201 Poplar Avenue 12th Floor
Out-of-town applicants (individuals residing farther than 100 miles from Memphis) may request an application by calling the Recruiting Office at 1-800-318-4164 or by email.