MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT “The Greatest Career Choice in Law Enforcement”
NOW HIRING *** UP TO $58,743 BASE SALARY CAP Female and Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidate will successfully complete 21 Weeks of Paid Academy Training while earning $18.62 per hour
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO APPLY
We offer MILITARY CANDIDATES:
QUALIFICATIONS (see website for additional)
- 20 days Paid Military Leave
- Must be U.S. or Naturalized Citizen - 21 years old (No Maximum Age) - Must establish residency 6 months after date of hire within Shelby County, TN - Out-of-town applicants require only two visits during application process
2 yrs Continuous Active Military Service; Honorable Discharge, stipulated DD214
to participate in required monthly drills
– or –
- The Military “Kicker” Program
54 Semester Hours from a Regionally Accredited College or University
1-800-318-4164
for paid training to those eligible for Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits (up to an additional $825 per month)
www.MPDacademy.com
policerecruiter@memphistn.gov
MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ACADEMY MPDacademy.com 1-800-318-4164
Police Salaries Hourly
Pay Period
Monthly
Annually
Police Recruit (21 weeks of Training)
$18.62
$1,489.68
$3,227.54
$38,731.68
Police Officer II-P (One Year Probation)
$19.92
$1,593.96
$3,453.47
$41,442.96
$22.15
$1,772.07
$3,839.37
$46,073.82
$23.82
$1,905.77
$4,129.04
$49,550.02
$26.27
$2,101.73
$4,553.61
$54,644.98
Police Officer 1-2 years 2-3 years 3+ years
* 7.5% pay increase for a Bachelor’s Degree. *26 pay periods a year.
VA/GI Bill "Kicker Program" Benefits Extra Salary per month* 1st six months
$825.75
2nd six months
$605.55
Five Remaining months
$385.35
* The maximum benefit can go up to $10,514.55 total. The “kicker program” is a total contribution used of $600.00 and can go up to $150.00 per month extra. Reservists are also eligible for this benefit.
Police Officer-Lateral Salaries Hourly
Pay Period*
Monthly
Annually
12 Weeks of Training + 1 Year
$22.15
$1,772.07
$3,839.37
$46,073.82
2-3 Years
$23.82
$1,905.77
$4,129.04
$49,550.02
3 Years +
$26.27
$2,101.73
$4,553.61
$54,644.98
Shift Pay 2nd Shift per month
3rd Shift per month
Police Office II (probation)
$19.62
$39.24
Police Offer II
$22.70
$45.40
Sergeant
$25.00
$50.00
After an employee has worked six (6) consecutive months 2nd Shift per month
3rd Shift per month
Police Office II (probation)
$29.44
$58.86
Police Offer II
$34.05
$68.10
Sergeant
$37.50
$75.00
Become a Memphis Police Officer, "The Greatest Career Choice in Law Enforcement!" We are currently looking to hire 100 candidates for our next academy class scheduled to start September 19, 2016. We are looking to hire 200-300 candidates in 2017. Unlike some departments’ police training, we pay you $18.62 an hour to attend our police academy. Our academy is not an in-resident course, meaning you attend Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm. Qualified GI Bill recipients may receive an additional $825 a month from the VA while attending our academy. Our minimum requirements to apply are:
54 semester hours from a regionally accredited College or University with “C” grades or better
Two years of continuous active US Military Service (two years or more on one DD214) with an honorable discharge, stipulated on DD214.
or
If you meet the qualifying criteria, I’d be happy to assist you through the process. You can get more information about our step-by-step hiring process from our website, www.MPDacademy.com. You can view and monitor future scheduled testing dates as well as upcoming classes by clicking on the “class schedule” tab while browsing the website. The entry test ONLY requires you to successfully test and pass the following:
Running Test (1.5 miles within 15 minutes or less) Written Exams (Basic Reading Comprehension Test & Problem Solving Assessments) Physical Ability Test (An Obstacle Course that simulates a brief foot chase)
Applicants, who live 75 miles outside of Memphis, can download, print, and follow the instructions of the application for submission. Out of town applicants are only required to make two (2) visits during the hiring consideration process. 1) 2)
Entry exams Series of pre-employment testing
If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Officer Jerry Capps Memphis Police Department Training Academy 4371 OK Robertson Rd Memphis, TN 38127 901-636-1864 jerry.capps@memphistn.gov