All applications for positions at the University of Tennessee Police Department are handled through the university’s Human Resources
division.  Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions regarding any employment opportunities at the UT Police Department.

• Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicant must have no felony convictions or misdemeanor domestic violence convictions, no DUI's
• Applicant must be able to pass both physical and psychological examination.
• Applicant must be able to qualify with firearms.
• Applicant must be able to attend 10 week resident police academy.
• Applicant must be able to certify as officer in state of Tennessee after graduating police academy.
• Applicant must have valid Tennessee driver's license.

• Salary dependant on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Overtime.
• Longevity pay after 3 years at $100 per year up to 25 year top-out (i.e. 3 years-$300, 25+ years-$2500).
• 12 days vacation accrued yearly (1 day per month).
• 12 days sick leave accrued yearly (1 day per month).
• Holiday pay.
• All uniforms and basic equipment provided.
• Tuition paid for Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy.
• Salary paid while at academy.
• Tuition waiver (9 hours if classes attended at UT, 1 class at any Board of Regents school).
• Access to State of Tennessee Employee insurance benefits-Medical, Dental, Life
• Membership in Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.
• 401K available.

The University of Tennessee Police Department operates three Patrol shifts

• First Shift (Day Shift) 7AM-3PM
• Second Shift (Evening Shift) 3PM-11PM
• Third Shift (Night Shift) 11PM-7AM

Placement on shifts is determined by officer seniority and needs of the department. New officers can expect to either be placed on Second or Third Shift. Officers work a 5 day on-2 day off schedule. Shifts do not rotate. Officers may be required to work on Regular Days Off (RDO) or holidays based on the needs of the department. All UT Police officers work UT home football games, regardless of the officer's schedule.

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