location icon 400 Enon Springs Rd E, Smyrna, TN 37167   |   phone icon (615) 459-6644

Join the Smyrna Police Department and become a key part of our growing community.
As our town expands, so does the need for committed law enforcement professionals.
A fulfilling career awaits you!

📞 Contact us at: 615-355-5791

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Department Mission Statement:
  • As guardians of our Town we will provide exceptional services in partnership with our community.
Starting Salary (As of March 3rd 2025):
  • Non-POST Certified Officer Trainee: $64,687.35
  • Lateral Hire/POST Certification: Compensation consideration given for Police Certification (1–7 years)
  • Officer Grade Pay Range: $64,687.35 – $97,938.72
Schedule:
  • 10 Hour Shifts, 4 days on / 3 days off (Days off based on seniority)
Shifts:
  • 1st Patrol Shift: 6am–4pm
  • 2nd Patrol Shift: 2pm–12am (+$0.64/hr)
  • 3rd Patrol Shift: 9pm–7am (+$0.57/hr)
Take Home Car Program:
  • Based on vehicle availability. Must reside within 50-mile radius of Smyrna (in TN).
Equipment Provided: All required equipment is provided by the Department; Uniforms/Foot Wear ($750.00 per year clothing allowance for replacement of these items)
  • Weapons
  • Duty Gear
  • Body Armor (Outer Vest Carrier)
  • Inclement Weather Gear
Career Opportunities:
  • FTO Field Training Officer
  • Traffic Unit
  • Warrants/Court Security
  • Investigations
  • Community Services
  • K-9
  • SWAT
Paid Time-Off (PTO):
  • Combines vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Begins accruing on your first day.
  • 0–4 Years: 23 days (7.08 hrs/pay period)
  • 5–9 Years: 26 days (8 hrs/pay period)
  • 10–14 Years: 30 days (9.23 hrs/pay period)
  • 15+ Years: 32 days (9.85 hrs/pay period)
Holiday Pay:
  • Twelve paid holidays
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance:
  • The Town of Smyrna offers a generous and low cost to the employee insurance package. As a self-insured organization, much care is placed into keeping premiums affordable and costs low. Employees have the option of choosing the HSA (Health Savings Account) plan or the OAP (Open Access Plus) plan. Regardless of the route you choose, the vision and dental benefits are the same.
Retirement: The Town of Smyrna encourages employees to plan for their retirement and offers a matching benefit to encourage healthy planning.
  • Eligible after 6 months
  • Employees will be fully vested after 5 years (earning 20% each fiscal year)
  • 401A: The Town of Smyrna contributes 3% of employee’s annual pay
  • 457B: The Town matches half of what is contributed by the employee up to 4% (8% employee contribution)
Educational Reimbursement:
  • After 6 months, employees are eligible to receive up to $5000 per fiscal year towards the tuition of an applicable Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. Reimbursement is based on the final course grade.
Employee Assistance Program:
  • This program, paid for by the Town, offers many quality services such as confidential personal, financial, and legal counseling, help with finding child and elder care, and a vast library of tools and articles to aid in personal and professional development.
Life Insurance:
  • The Town provides basic life insurance amounting to 1 x their annual salary ($50,000 minimum) for Employee, $10,000 for Spouse, and $5,000 for Child.
Paid Family Leave: Full-time employees who are eligible for coverage under FMLA may be granted up to 6 weeks of paid leave for the following:
  • Birth or adoption of a child in order to care for the child
  • Care for employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a serious health condition
Wellness Opportunities:
  • On-site Premise Health Clinic
  • Free On-site fitness center with strength conditioning and cardio equipment
  • Free training classes
  • Free group fitness classes, personal training and incentivized wellness programs
  • Financial wellness platform via Brightplan is free to all employees.
  • Identity Protection via All-State free for employees
  • Golf Course employee discounts
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