The Metropolitan Police Department is expecting a record 171 men and women from 12 states to begin the testing process Saturday in their quest to become Nashville police officers.
The 171 applicants, 12 of whom are currently employed by other police agencies, will take a written civil service exam and a physical abilities test. The combined score of the two tests will dictate which candidates more forward in the selection process.
The applicants come from the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Washington.
“I am delighted that this large number of persons has expressed a desire to become Metro police officers,” Chief Ronal Serpas said. “Our department is searching for, and is prepared to hire, the very best men and women to protect and serve the families of Nashville.”
Persons interested in becoming Metro police officers are urged to call 862-7341 for information. Candidates must be at least 21, a citizen of the United States, have at least 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, OR have at least two years of active military duty within three years of the application date, OR have two years of prior law enforcement experience, OR have at least five years of responsible work experience. All candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must not have been convicted of any felony or violations of law relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.
*Media representatives are invited to cover Saturday morning’s physical abilities testing, which will take place on the grounds of the department’s training academy at 2715 Tucker Road. The candidates will be divided into two groups. One group will begin the physical abilities testing at 8:30 a.m. while the other takes the written exam. The second round of physical abilities testing will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m.
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