POST-Certified Police Officer

The Oak Ridge Police Department maintains an open hiring process for POST-certified police officers, including both Tennessee and out-of-state certifications. Non-certified individuals are not eligible for these openings and must apply during the non-certified application process, which is posted at https://www.oakridgetn.gov/386/Job-Openings . If you are a POST-certified police officer, you may email Lt. R. Heinz ( rheinz@oakridgetn.gov ) or Lt. K. Craig ( kcraig@oakridgetn.gov ) for additional details and to confirm qualifications. The State of Tennessee POST Commission maintains the following requirements for any POST-certified applicant with a break in service: (a) Beginning May 1, 2021, certified officers who have had more than a three (3) year break, but less than a seven (7) year break in full-time law enforcement service shall enroll in the Commission-approved three (3) week Transition School within six (6) months of returning to full-time employment before their certification is reactivated. Officers with a seven (7) year or longer break in full-time law enforcement service shall be required to re-attend a Basic Law Enforcement Course. Additional requirements for the POST-certified police officer position: Be a United States citizen. Be at least 21 years of age. Possess excellent moral character for carrying out law enforcement duties. Be free of a criminal conviction record. High School diploma/equivalent. Out-of-state POST certifications will be considered. Candidates must obtain Tennessee certification within six (6) months from date of hire. Must possess a valid State of Tennessee driver's license. Must successfully pass pre-employment and post-offer testing, including a background investigation, drug screen and psychological examination. Failure to pass these will result in revocation of the employment offer. Must pass a post-offer employment physical and functional ability exam. Failure to pass these will result in revocation of the employment offer. Tattoos on the face and neck are strictly prohibited. All interested eligible parties are encouraged to apply. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2026. Exempt: No Type: FT Employee Department: Police Department Location: DEFAULT https://www.oakridgetn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1922/Police-Officer-Investigator-PDF