10/06/2025
Town of Somerville Police Department
The Somerville Police Department is now accepting applications for Certified Police Officer.The schedule is an 8 hour rotating days off schedule with nights and weekend work required.
BENEFITS
CERTIFIED Police officer pay between $56,160.00 - $62,400.00
13 paid holidays
$1,000 uniform allowance annually
State retirement TCRS with match by the Town of Somerville. An optional retirement plan is also available with matching funds.
Excellent medical benefits for employee.
After first full year of employment you may be eligible for college tuition reimbursement for a degree program relating to the field of law enforcement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible applicants must be certified as a police officer or post-certifiable by the Tennessee Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.), be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driverโs license, have a high school diploma/GED, be a U.S. citizen, have no felony convictions and be able to successfully pass psychological, physical as well as a drug screen. Officers who are P.O.S.T. certified through another state who are eligible to become certified in Tennessee with a transitional class at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy will be considered.
The Town of Somerville is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, s*x, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service. Telephone 901-465-9500 (HR/Personnel).
Applications can be obtained online or at the Somerville Town Hall and will be accepted from: 10/06/2025-10/20/2025