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Deputy Police Chief
The City of La Vergne - La Vergne, TN
, crime prevention and suppression, criminal investigations, community oriented and targeted policing, traffic control, preserving evidence, emergency communications, police records and confidentiality...
60+ days ago
Chief of Police
The City of La Vergne - La Vergne, TN
Knowledge of the functions of other governmental jurisdictions and authorities as they relate to public safety coordination. Knowledge of city ordinances, state and federal laws....
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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6,339,942
134,683

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Salary for Police Chief Jobs in Tennessee

This is the average annual salary for Police Chief jobs in Tennessee as reported by the BLS.

$67,280

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Police Chief positions.

Highest Education Level

Police Chiefs in Tennessee offer the following education background
  • Master's Degree (33.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (32.4%)
  • Associate's Degree (10.0%)
  • High School or GED (8.0%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (7.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (5.8%)
  • Some College (2.3%)
  • Some High School (0.3%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Chiefs in Tennessee
  • None (36.7%)
  • 4-6 years (12.9%)
  • 2-4 years (11.1%)
  • 10+ years (9.7%)
  • 8-10 years (9.0%)
  • 1-2 years (8.8%)
  • 6-8 years (6.9%)
  • Less than 1 year (4.9%)

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