Company Profile
Springfield Police Department
Company Overview
Springfield is a community located 30 minutes north of Nashville, TN. This historic community has a population of approximately 16,588 with an economic base including manufacturing, agriculture, and medical services. It is a very diverse community in terms of its cultural and economic demographics.
The Police Department is authorized at 39 sworn police officers, and the organization includes patrol, detectives, SWAT, canine, explorers, and narcotics/gang investigators. Technologically, the department utilizes laptop computers, Tasers, GIS mapping of crime data, COMPSTAT, and mobile video systems. In terms of staffing, the department has numerous opportunities for growth and promotion projected over the next 5 years.
Company History
The City of Springfield was established in 1798, and the history of the city and the region can be found online at http://www.springfield-tn.org/.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Accredited by the State of Tennessee
Benefits
Employees of the City of Springfield serve in a probationary status for the first six (6) months (12 months for the Police and Fire Departments) of employment. During this period, employees are trained and tested to determine whether they will become full-time employees.
Once an employee is off of probation, the following benefits provided by the city become available:
Holidays
Employees receive 12 paid holidays throughout the year.
Vacation Days
Employees earn 8 hours per month of vacation leave after the first year of employment. After ten years of employment, they earn 10 hours per month. After 15 years of employment, they earn 12 hours monthly.
Sick Leave
Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Health Insurance
The city pays 85% of the premium for single and family coverage, and the employee pays the remaining 15%.
Life Insurance
The city provides $50,000 of term life and AD&D insurance for all employees; and employees have the option to purchase additional insurance up to $100,000.
Retirement
The city pays 100% of the retirement for employees. The vesting period is five years. Retirement benefits are with the State of Tennessee's retirement plan (TCRS).
Employee Assistance Program
The city contracts with Magellan Behavioral Health for confidential counseling services for employees, including stress management, substance abuse, marital counseling, grief, depression, etc.
Longevity Pay
Employees receive longevity pay on an annual basis from $10 - $30 for each year of service after five years.
Patrol Officers typically work 12 hour shifts.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Springfield is firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability throughout the employment process, from selection through termination. The city is also committed to an Affirmative Action Program in all divisions and departments.