Goodlettsville Police Department
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Goodlettsville Police Department phone numbers and mailing address?
Main Dispatch Number 615) 859-3405
Fax # 615) 851-2226
Records Department 615) 851-3745
Court Clerk 615) 851-2214
Mailing Address: Goodlettsville Police Department
105 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072-1748
How do I apply for employment with the Police Department?
Interested applicants may download an application from the City of Goodlettsville web site or complete a personal resume` and mail or deliver to 105 South Main Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. The applications/resumes` remain on file for a period of one year, then purged. Applicants are contacted for interviews based on position openings as needed.
What are the qualifications?
Sworn Officer Applicants:
U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, clean record except for minor traffic violations, good physical condition, free of all mental disorders. Meet requirements set by the State of Tennessee Police Officers Standards and Training Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
Non-Sworn Applicants:
U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, clean record except for minor traffic violations, free of all mental disorders. Meet requirements set by T.B.I. and N.C.I.C. for required certifications.
What is the average response time to calls for service and how many calls per year occur?
Under six (6) minutes to approximately 28,000 calls per year.
Goodlettsville Policle Department is located exactly where?
Twelve miles northeast of Nashville, Tennessee, from I-65 Exit #97 Long Hollow Pike, go west one half mile to Dickerson Road. The Police Department is located within the City Hall Building.
Points of interest:
I-65 Exit #96 for Rivergate Mall
I-65 Exit #97 for Long Hollow Pike, City Hall and Police Department
Exit #98 for Hwy. 31-W and Hwy. 41
Does Goodlettsville have a City Court?
Yes. Goodlettsville Municipal Court is held usually twice a month on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in Massie Chambers, located inside the City Hall facility at 105 South Main Street. The city judge hears traffic violations as well as city ordinance violations.
Does Goodlettsville have a driver improvement educational program?
The Police Department offers two driver improvement programs. Attendees are usually traffic violators that are assigned one of the programs from municipal court. The first program is designed for the first offender or a driver with little experience. The class is held for one night, a series of videos and lectures make up the program. The second program is an eight hour class and is designed for multiple traffic violators that have already attended the first program.
How do I get a copy of an accident or incident report?
The Goodlettsville Police Records Department is open during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Copies are available for a fee of $6.00. Please supply accident/incident report number with request. Requests may also be made by mail directly to Goodlettsville Police Department Records Department, 105 South Main Street, Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-1748.
