Police Captain Salary in Knoxville, TN

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How much does a Police Captain make in Knoxville, TN? The average Police Captain salary in Knoxville, TN is $77,954 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,638 and $87,046. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Police Captain?

A captain is a police rank in some countries, such as the United States and France....

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Animal Control Officer

City of Claremore - Claremore , OK

Police Reports to : Assigned Police Captain Salary Range: $15.00-$16.41 This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and ...

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DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF

City of Forest Park - Forest Park , GA

JOB SUMMARY The Deputy Police Chief reports to the Police Chief. This is technical, supervisory ... captain or above (such years of service do not necessarily have to be included in the fourteen ...

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Echo Tech

AXA Professionals - Voorhees Township , NJ

... Captain Dominick Buscio of the Jersey City Fire Department, unexpectedly passed away at 39 from a heart attack. Our cardiovascular and pulmonary tests help current and retired members of the police ...

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

AXA Professionals - Jersey City , NJ

... Captain Dominick Buscio of the Jersey City Fire Department, unexpectedly passed away at 39 from a heart attack. Our cardiovascular and pulmonary tests help current and retired members of the police ...

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Program Manager

Charles F Day & Associates LLC - Arlington , VA

... Captain (Civilian or DOD Law Enforcement), O-4 (military), or GS-13 (Federal Employee) * Program ... Police Officer Standards Training Executive Law Enforcement Training Course

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Sheriff Deputy SRO

Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA

Captain Clay Chambers PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to perform ... Provides traffic control and police protection for events such as parades, processions, funerals ...

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What does a Police Captain do?

Common responsibilities of a Police Captain

Supervises and coordinates the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.

April 04, 2023

Reviews officer reports and records to identify reporting deficiencies, to keep abreast of individual performance, and to identify trends or cases requiring additional action.

September 24, 2022

Performs related work duties as assigned.

January 24, 2023

Responds to some of the most difficult inquires and requests for information.

February 23, 2023

Works with community groups and representatives in the development and administration of programs designed to address societal problems associated with crime and its prevention.

March 07, 2023

Recommends or reviews department policy and procedures, City rules, resolutions and ordinances.

April 11, 2023

Review all Professional Standards Reviews (PSR's) or investigations and articulate whether an incident is administratively satisfied, needs a supervisory review or an internal investigation.

May 08, 2023

Assist, advise or train supervisors to follow through, compile complete information and document all counseling and disciplinary actions in accordance with policy.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Police Captain in Knoxville, TN

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What is the average salary for Police Captain in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Captain in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $63,638 to $87,046 with the average base salary of $77,954. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,638 to $87,046 with the average total cash compensation of $77,954.

View Average Salary for Police Captain as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,954	$63,638 - $87,046
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$77,954	$63,638 - $87,046

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Police Captain Salary Near Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,793 - $87,257	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,400 - $82,616	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,627 - $82,926	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,569 - $85,583	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,575 - $89,694	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,438 - $88,139	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN

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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...

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About Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

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