CIVIL SERVICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Civil Service Department, Suite 569, City County Bldg, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 215-2106. Web:www.knoxvilletn.gov
9097
Police Personnel Specialist
Police Personnel Unit
(Entry-Level and Promotional)
Drug testing may be required
7/17/25
ENTRY-LEVEL SALARY: $46,259 annually (Pay Grade 310)
SALARY RANGE: $46,259 - $74,015 annually
Starting and promotional salaries will be determined based upon applicant qualifications and in accordance with Civil Service Merit Board Rules and Regulations.
The City of Knoxville only accepts online applications. To apply, go to http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/jobs. You must complete ALL APPLICABLE SECTIONS of the application. DO NOT LEAVE SECTIONS BLANK SIMPLY BECAUSE THAT INFORMATION APPEARS ON YOUR RESUME. Doing so could result in your application being deemed incomplete. If you need assistance submitting an application, you may visit the Civil Service office at the address listed above.
The following documents MUST be submitted online by 4:30 p.m. on: Monday, July 28, 2025.
· Completed City of Knoxville Online Application
· Detailed Resume (upload and attach to your online application)
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Please See Attached Position Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Unless stated otherwise, applicants must possess and/or meet the following minimum requirements prior to the application deadline.
- Current City Employees may apply, but must have completed initial Civil Service probationary period and must have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last evaluation to receive promotional preference.
· Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or 60 hours from a CHEA accredited university. Please note: If selected for hire, you will be asked to provide college transcripts.
· A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in technical support, administrative functions, or other advanced level clerical experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to applicants that are IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP, HRCI PHR, HRCI SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certified.
EXAMINATION:
The selection procedure is a Training and Experience Questionnaire
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position will conduct and coordinate all aspects of the Knoxville Police Department’s internal and external hiring efforts. This position will collaborate with the Department of Human Resources in the hiring of all department personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works in partnership with Human Resources to plan and organize pre-employment screenings for the Police Department.
Develops appropriate job-related interviews and oral panels for the department.
Coordinates the hiring process for all police positions, including chaplains, volunteers and interns.
Coordinates and processes internal ancillary assignments and promotional processes.
Audits employee and candidate files for completeness; analyzes sensitive and confidential data including background information.
Maintains a variety of personnel and employee records and other files; updates information as necessary; retrieves, verifies, gathers information, and scans and copies record as needed. Maintains employee and candidate files per records retention requirements.
Receives visitors, emails, and phone calls from city employees and the public, and provides assistance in determining their needs in order to provide information, make recommendations, offer suggestions, or solve problems; refers all related inquiries to other city departments or departmental personnel as appropriate.
Enters and verifies various types of data and information into a variety of programs.
Keeps abreast of all employment related laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,259.00 - $74,015.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
