Work Where You're Valued
The City of Knoxville prides itself on being a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired.
Each person who works for the City plays a key role in cultivating a high quality of life for Knoxvillians, and helps create an amazing visitor experience for guests.
At the same time, we strive to create a working environment that is just as meaningful and rewarding as the work our employees do every day.
We want each employee to know they work where they are valued.
So, how do we ensure that?
| ✔ Strong Culture and Values
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| ✔ Opportunities for Career Growth |
| ✔ Emphasis on Work-Life Balance |
| ✔ Competitive Compensation and Benefits |
Testimonials
“Having had the honor to serve the City in some capacity for the past 42 years, I can look at the amazing changes and progress we have made as a City in those years and I am so grateful to have been even a very small piece of what seems like such a tremendous success.”
- Charles Swanson, Law Director - 40+ years with the City
“This job is truly an adventure with no two days being the same. Serving a community that overwhelmingly supports its police department has made this job a true privilege and blessing."
- Sgt. Phil Major - 30+ years with KPD
“The City is a great place to work! Amazing benefits, solid retirement plan, and my co-workers are like family!”
- Kyndra Brewer - 20+ years with the City
"Serving the Knoxville Police Department is more than a career to me—it’s a responsibility I take to heart. I love this department, the city and the people in it, and every day I strive to serve with integrity and leave things better than I found them.”
- Captain Rob Taylor - 30+ years with KPD
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