Job Posting
General Purpose:
Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work on shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation, and first aid at accidents; detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
- Work on assigned shift using own judgment in deciding courses of action and being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations with a minimum of assistance
- Maintain normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation when needed.
- Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
- Patrol City streets, parks, commercial, and residential areas to preserve peace and enforce laws, and otherwise serve and protect.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years old or older at time of employment
- Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Arkansas State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
- No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, two-year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field
- Ability to meet department physical standards
- Must have Arkansas Law Officer Certification or must attend and pass Police Academy and receive Arkansas law officer certification within one (1) year of hiring date.
Benefits:
- Up to $200.00 per month in Certification Pay
- Up to $150 per month in Education Pay
- Up to $150 per month for Longevity Pay
- Health Coverage - City pays 80% for family and employee coverage
- Twelve (12) paid Holidays
- Vacation time of not less than 15 working days with full pay
- Law enforcement officers accumulate 20 sick days per year beginning one year after the date of employment
- Funeral or Bereavement Leave
- Family Medical Leave
- College Tuition Reimbursement
Police Officer in forrest city at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $65,764–$70,413
For context, most police officers earn between $65,764–$70,413 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.