Welcome to the Waverly Police Department, a dedicated 24-hour, full-service police agency committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the vibrant community we serve, encompassing approximately 4,250 residents. Our team of 13 devoted, full-time Police (Public Safety) Officers is committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement.
April 21, 2026
The Waverly Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer/Public Safety Officer. The City of Waverly offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement is offered through TCRS (Pension based plan) and an optional 401k.
The current pay range is $48,172 – $55,827 based on experience and certification. Firefighting...
Press ReleaseFebruary 3, 2026
James Tyler Dabbs, 33, of Waverly was indicted on Monday by a Humphreys County Grand Jury for 68 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. This follows an investigation by the Waverly Police Department after multiple explicit images and videos were found during a search warrant of Dabbs’ electronic devices.
Dabbs is being held on $750,000 bond in the Humphreys County Jail. Anyone with information about this active case should contact Detective...
January 14, 2026
Citizens Police Academy Session 14 Announced
Session 14 of the Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) is set to begin Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6pm. Chief Grant Gillespie and officers from the Waverly Police Department will conduct the program. Classes are approximately three hours in length and are held every Monday night through March 23. Topics covered in the course include an overview of the law enforcement profession, criminal law, drug enforcement,...
September 5, 2025
The Waverly Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer/Public Safety Officer. The City of Waverly offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement is offered through TCRS (Pension based plan) and an optional 401k.
The current pay range is $48,172 – $55,827 based on experience and certification. Firefighting supplement pay is an...
The Waverly Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer/Public Safety Officer. The City of Waverly offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement is offered through TCRS (Pension based plan) and an optional 401k.
The current starting pay rate is $45,158. Firefighting supplement pay is an additional $6,960 annually.
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