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We are located at 133 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
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Email Alisha Gruszka at
Physical ability test will be administered Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM SHARP at DeSoto Park located at 1700 Park Ave, with the written examination to follow.
Deadline to submit application is 4 PM, Friday, September 4, 2026.
Uniformed Police Officer
Performs responsible law enforcement duties relative to the protection of life and property; prevention, detection, and investigation of crime; and maintenance of law and order.
CERTIFIED OFFICER INCENTIVE:
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Certified Officers
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Non-Certified Hires
JOB DESCRIPTION
STUDY GUIDES AND PRACTICE TESTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT: 2026 Uniformed Police Application
Qualifications
Must have high school diploma or GED, be at least 20 years of age; must be a legal citizen of the United States, possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, and not have been convicted of a felony; must be able to complete physical fitness and written examinations.*A person being twenty (20) years of age, and otherwise possessing the qualifications established under State law and this Commission, may be employed by the Hot Springs Police Department for the purposes of attending a basic law enforcement training academy. To that end, such a person being twenty (20) years of age shall be eligible to apply, test, interview, and be ranked within the Commission's eligibility list(s) for hire. However, no individual shall perform the functions of a law enforcement officer until they have reached twenty-one (21) years of age.
Special Requirements
DRUG TESTING: All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing; individual in this position will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.
Miscellaneous Information
DAYS & HOURS: Shift Work with varied hours
Scroll Down to Print the HSPD application ~ Link below
T o Print the specific HSPD Uniformed Application scroll down to the link below & PRINT
OR
Come by Human Resources at City Hall to pick up an application.
We are located at 133 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
OR
Email Alisha Gruszka at
Physical ability test will be administered Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM SHARP at DeSoto Park located at 1700 Park Ave, with the written examination to follow.
Deadline to submit application is 4 PM, Friday, September 4, 2026.
Uniformed Police Officer
Performs responsible law enforcement duties relative to the protection of life and property; prevention, detection, and investigation of crime; and maintenance of law and order.
CERTIFIED OFFICER INCENTIVE:
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Certified Officers
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Non-Certified Hires
JOB DESCRIPTION
STUDY GUIDES AND PRACTICE TESTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT: 2026 Uniformed Police Application
Qualifications
Must have high school diploma or GED, be at least 20 years of age; must be a legal citizen of the United States, possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, and not have been convicted of a felony; must be able to complete physical fitness and written examinations.*A person being twenty (20) years of age, and otherwise possessing the qualifications established under State law and this Commission, may be employed by the Hot Springs Police Department for the purposes of attending a basic law enforcement training academy. To that end, such a person being twenty (20) years of age shall be eligible to apply, test, interview, and be ranked within the Commission's eligibility list(s) for hire. However, no individual shall perform the functions of a law enforcement officer until they have reached twenty-one (21) years of age.
Special Requirements
DRUG TESTING: All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing; individual in this position will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.
Miscellaneous Information
DAYS & HOURS: Shift Work with varied hours
Uniformed Police Officer in hot springs 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.