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Rutherford County Government

Patrol Officer Certified - Patrol Unit

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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$62,112 / year median in Tennessee

+6% projected growth

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Patrol Officer Certified
  • Patrol Unit 29-Jul-2026 to 01-Oct-2026 (CST) 940 New Salem Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA 61379-65870 per year Commensurate with experience Salary Full Time Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Annual Salary
  • $61,379
  • $65,870 Assigned to Patrol Unit The purpose of this classification is to maintain law and order and to perform specialized police work within an assigned unit/function of the Sheriff's Department, which may include the Patrol Unit, Field Training Officer functions, K-9 Unit, School Resource Officer Division, Warrants Division, Jury Coordination functions, Court Security, or other areas.
Duties and responsibilities include providing protection of life and property, enforcing federal, state, and local laws, responding to emergency/non-emergency situations, investigating criminal activity, issuing citations, arresting violators, and performing specialized duties within the area of assignment. Patrol assignment reports to Sergeant of Patrol Unit or Corporal in absence of Sergeant. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Holiday Pay Employee Assistance Program