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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department • www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Applications Being Accepted for the Position of Kingsport Police Officer from January 22 through February 6, 2022 | ||
| DATE: | January 21, 2022 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer from January 22 through February 6, 2022. The Kingsport Police Department is hoping to hire several new officers out of this application process to fill any existing and upcoming vacancies. Those interested must submit a new application regardless of whether or not they have applied or tested with K.P.D. in the past.
Individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be a United States citizen and either already be at least 21 years of age or be turning 21 by no later than August 22, 2022. Applicants are asked to only submit their application once, as weeding out duplicate applications hampers efficiency. All applications must be submitted online using the following link: https://www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/Kingsport Following the February 6th deadline, all applicants will receive a confirmation email, as well as a letter by traditional mail, containing further instructions regarding the upcoming Police Applicant Testing procedures, as well as the exact date, time, and location that they are to report for testing. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A WRITTEN EXAMINATION AS PART OF THIS TESTING PROCESS. All applicants will begin the testing process with a physical agility evaluation. The physical agility evaluation will be administered on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. This session will be conducted at Domtar Park, located at 1414 Riverport Road in Kingsport. The physical agility evaluation will consist of a timed one-mile run and a timed roughly one-quarter-mile obstacle course designed to measure fitness, strength, agility, endurance, and perseverance as related to the duties of a Police Officer. Individuals must have an application on file and sign a waiver of liability in order to be eligible to participate. The applications of those candidates who successfully pass the physical agility evaluation will be reviewed for eligibility and suitability to move forward to the interview panel phase which will be conducted during the following week of February 28 through March 4, 2022. General criteria to be considered for selection for an interview will be outlined in the confirmation email and letter each applicant will receive. Those applicants with the highest combined scores on the physical agility evaluation and interview panel will then be interviewed by the Chief of Police to determine the final selections. Those ultimately selected will also be subject to a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and a thorough background investigation prior to actual hiring. The current starting salary for Police Officer Trainee is $16.98 per hour or $35,318.40 annually. Applicants who are already certified law enforcement officers may be eligible for a salary adjustment to compensate for prior experience if certain criteria are met. Academy training and all essential equipment including uniforms, firearms, body armor, and duty gear are provided by the department. K.P.D. also issues take-home police cruisers to officers meeting specific response-time requirements. City of Kingsport employee benefits include direct payroll deposit; paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; employee life insurance; optional supplemental and dependent life insurance; long-term disability; health insurance; optional dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; education tuition and fitness membership reimbursements, Mission Square 401 retirement; and optional Mission Square 457 retirement. For additional information regarding the application process, please call the City of Kingsport Human Resources Department at 423-229-9401. For additional information regarding a law enforcement career at the Kingsport Police Department, please call the K.P.D. Professional Standards Unit at 423-229-9433. |
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| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department• www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| SUBJECT: | Suspect Sought in Investigation into Indecent Exposure and Attempted Sexual Assault | |||
| DATE: | January 21, 2022 | |||
| CASE #: | 22-000609 | |||
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| On January 10, 2022, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to Dollar General, located at 1649 East Stone Drive in Kingsport, and spoke with an adult female employee who reported the following:
Shortly after 6:00 PM, an unidentified male suspect, believed to be Hispanic, entered the store. She stated that the man appeared to only speak minimal English, but asked her to accompany him to one of the store aisles. She said that once there, he attempted to touch her inappropriately, and when she backed away to avoid contact, he then indecently exposed himself to her. The suspect was captured on surveillance video while in the store. A photo, taken from that footage, has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: |
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| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Rec Soccer is now accepting registrations for its spring soccer season. Divisions are offered for ages 3 to adult. All practices and games are held at Eastman Park at Horse Creek.
There are three divisions offered by Kingsport Rec Soccer:
Rec Division – This division is open to players 18 and under who are primarily devoted to the enjoyment and love of the game without a strong emphasis on competition. Players meet twice a week—on a weekday evening and on Saturdays.
Assessments are set for the week of February 21, with the 8-week program starting the week of March 21. Registration fees range from $45 – $85 per player for one 8-week season. There is a $30 discount for each additional child in the same household.
Super Rec Division – This division is open to players 18 and under who are interested in competitive soccer and committed to attending additional training and games, as well as developing skills on their own. Players meet 3 to 4 times a week.
The 11-week program begins with assessments/preseason training the week of February 21. Registration fees range from $225 – $235 (plus the cost of a jersey) per player. There is a $30 discount for each additional child in the same household.
Adult Division – This division is open to players ages 18+. Teams play once a week on Wednesdays, with playoffs at the end of the season. The 8-week program begins March 23. Registration fees range from $75 – $85 for one 8-week season.
The deadline to register is February 28. To register please visit www.tricitiesunited.org. For more information contact Shane Davis at 423-408-8144.
Kingsport Rec Soccer is also in need of referees for the spring season. The Tri-Cities Soccer Referee Association is offering a referee certification course on January 29 at Daniel Boone High School. New referees must be 13 years of age or older at the time of registration. For more information on becoming a referee please visit www.tnsoccer.org/steps-to-becoming-a-referee.