(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Multiple law enforcement agencies in Middle Tennessee continue to hire new officers. Most recently, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office reported, “Seven deputies completed training to work at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.” The Sheriff’s Office is one of many that has taken on new workers.
Jail Administrator Kevin Henderson and Capt. Curtis Little presented certificates to new Deputies Christian Salter, Jennifer Parker, Jennifer Summers, Michael Urban, Shelby Earls, Tierrinee Watts and Tyler Morgan.
Training Sgt. Phillip Davis said the training included classroom instruction and spending time on the job with a field training officer.
Classroom training included:
- Emergency responses.
- Tower operations and central control.
- Officer safety.
- Control of illegal drugs.
- Escort of inmates.
- Verbal de-escalation and use of force.
- Inmates’ rights, grievances and discipline processes.
- Cultural diversity.
- Suicide prevention and mental health training.
- Jail management system.
- Inmate communication.
- Chemical weapon certification.
- Duty to intervene.
If you’re interested in a career in law enforcement, there are more positions available in detention. Those who are interested may apply online at https://rutherfordcountytn.mysmarthire.com/jobs/2420.html.
(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) In Murfreesboro, the City Police Department is also hiring. The MPD reports, “Working as a Murfreesboro Police officer is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of citizens in the City of Murfreesboro. As Murfreesboro continues to grow, so does the need for excellent law enforcement professionals.”
The police department in Murfreesboro is looking to fill multiple positions. They are looking for first time public servants and also current officers with other departments looking to make a move.
Learn and/or apply to become a Murfreesboro Police Officer here: Recruitment | Murfreesboro, TN - Official Website (murfreesborotn.gov)
