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§ 6-101
Jefferson City
Title 6 : Law Enforcement
Chapter 1 : Police And Arrest

6-101 : Qualifications of policemen.

  1. There are hereby established the following standards of qualification for employment in the police department of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Each policeman must:


    1. Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Tennessee during tenure of office.
    2. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent.
    3. Not have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving "moral turpitude" as the term is defined by law and not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any of the armed forces of the United States.
    4. Have his fingerprints on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Criminal Identification.
    5. Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician within sixty (60) days before the date of employment and must furnish the chief of police with a certificate of physical examination signed by a licensed physician.
    6. Have a good moral character as determined by investigation.
    7. Be free from all latent or apparent mental or emotional disorders, as verified by a qualified professional.
  2. Police department employees shall not report for duty under the influence of beer, liquor, or narcotics. Any such employee suspected of being under the influence of beer, liquor, or narcotics while on duty shall be required to submit to a urine, blood, or breath analysis, and by accepting employment in the police department gives consent to such analysis. Any employee of the police department refusing to submit to such analysis shall be subject to disciplinary action including discharge. (1996 Code, § 1-401)
Date Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Codification Date: 08/01/2001

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Mitch Cain

Vice Mayor - Kevin Bunch

Council Member - Ailene Combs

Council Member - Dennis (Rocky) Melton

Council Member - Shelia Purkey

City Manager - James A. Gallup

Recorder - Bettina Chandler

Date Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Codification Date: 08/01/2001

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Mitch Cain

Vice Mayor - Kevin Bunch

Council Member - Ailene Combs

Council Member - Dennis (Rocky) Melton

Council Member - Shelia Purkey

City Manager - James A. Gallup

Recorder - Bettina Chandler