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Tennessee police lateral jobs & hiring bonuses (2026)

7 agencies in Tennessee are posting lateral openings; 1 list a hiring bonus, up to $5,000. Biggest bonuses: Hamilton County Sheriff's Office ($5,000). 3 say they accept out-of-state laterals.

Last verified 2026-10-18.

AgencyLateral bonusPay (annual)Out-of-stateClosesState
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Chattanooga, TN · Sheriff's office
$5,000 $63,240 Yes Unknown TN
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, TN · Municipal police
None listed — Yes Unknown TN
Knoxville Police Department
Knoxville, TN · Municipal police
None listed $59,554 - $89,252 Unknown Unknown TN
Metro Nashville Park Police
Nashville, TN · County agency
None listed $77,964 Unknown Unknown TN
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
Nashville, TN · County agency
None listed $81,114 - $102,871 Yes Continuous TN
Smyrna Police Department
Smyrna, TN · Municipal police
None listed — Unknown 2026-11-15 TN
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, TN · Municipal police
None listed $52,229 - $71,947 Unknown 2026-12-31 TN

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