Explore rewarding careers with the Bristol Tennessee Police Department

EXPEDITED TESTING PROCESS

The BTPD recently adopted an expedited testing process that allows the department to hire qualified applicants in a fraction of the time previously required. 

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Patrol Division
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Drone Team
Criminal Investigations
Accident Reconstruction
K9 Division
School Resource Officer Program
SWAT Team
Crisis Negotiation

EXCELLENT CITY BENEFITS

Paid training at a police academy 
Health, dental, and life insurance
$0 copay employee health clinic
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Vacation and sick Leave
Twelve paid holidays a year
State retirement package
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary supplemental benefits

Additional information about the benefits available and application assistance are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at (423) 989-5526.

ELIGIBILTY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 

To be considered for employment, applicants must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a high school or GED graduate, and be in compliance with all standards set forth by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standard & Training Commission. The selection process consists of competitive testing, including both a written test and a fitness assessment, an oral interview, and a thorough background investigation.

New officers receive 9 to 12 weeks of training at a police academy, followed by 16 weeks of on-the-job training under the supervision of an experienced field training officer. Following completion of field training, each officer is assigned to a patrol shift and must complete a 12-month probationary period.

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