City of East Ridge - Government

As a part of our gardening initiative at the East Ridge City Library, we are now offering glass recycling! Our city's green bin recycling does not currently allow for glass, but we have partnered with Overlooked Materials to solve for that in a small way.

Start saving your CLEAN glass today and deposit it in our yellow bin right outside the library!

Now Hiring in ! 🚔

The City of East Ridge is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer with the East Ridge Police Department.

Join a department committed to professionalism, integrity, and community service while building a rewarding career protecting and serving the citizens of East Ridge.

Qualifications:
✔️ Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification
✔️ High School Diploma or GED
✔️ Must successfully complete physical, psychological, drug screening, background, written, and oral examinations

What We Offer:

👏🏼 Starting salary of $59,454.81 annually
👏🏼 $10,000 Recruitment & Retention Bonus for P.O.S.T. Certified Officers
👏🏼 $8,000 Recruitment & Retention Bonus for Entry-Level Officers (No Previous Experience)
👏🏼 Take-home vehicle, competitive benefits, and retirement pension
👏🏼 12-hour rotating shifts with every other weekend off
👏🏼 Specialized unit opportunities including K-9, SWAT, Traffic, CSU, and School Resource Officer

Join a team dedicated to protecting our community while making a lasting impact in the lives of those who call home.

A City of East Ridge application is required to be considered for an open position.

📧 Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Note that if an application has not been submitted within the last 60 days, please reapply.

💻 Apply online today at: www.eastridgetn.gov/human_resources.html

The City of East Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace.