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NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 

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Pay & Benefits: 

  • $63,125 upon completion of paid training and probation 


  • 12 paid Metro holidays 


  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension & more 


  • 24 hours of personal leave per year 


  • 80 hours of earned vacation per year 


  • 96 hours of earned sick leave per year


  • Tuition reimbursement


Qualifications: 

  • Must be 21 years of age  


  • Must be a US Citizen 


  • Must have High School Diploma/GED  


  • Must NOT have any felony convictions  


  • Must be a TN resident within 6 months of hire date  


Promotional Opportunities and Career Paths:

  • Correctional Officer Rank - Corporal, Sergeant, Captain 


  • Transportation Corporal 


  • Civil Warrant Officer 


  • SORT (Special Operations Response Team) Member


  • Training Instructor


  • Behavioral Care Technician


  • Inmate Program Specialist & more 


Hiring Process: 

  • Apply online & our recruiter will reach out to you


  • Must pass DCSO Civil Service written exam  


  • Must pass criminal background and employment history check 


  • Must pass provided medical & psychological exams  


  • Must pass drug screening


Promotional Opportunities and Career Paths:

  • Correctional Officer Rank - Corporal, Sergeant, Captain 


  • Transportation Corporal 


  • Civil Warrant Officer 


  • SORT (Special Operations Response Team) Member


  • Training Instructor


  • Behavioral Care Technician


  • Inmate Program Specialist & more 


Hiring Process: 

  • Apply online & our recruiter will reach out to you


  • Must pass DCSO Civil Service written exam  


  • Must pass criminal background and employment history check 


  • Must pass provided medical & psychological exams  


  • Must pass drug screening