Police Officer

Job description

Job Title

Police Officer

Job Description

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

Employer: AR Dept. of Workforce Services, ATTN; Derrick Spearman

Address: 300 Eldridge Road Forrest City, Arkansas, 72335

Worksite address

forrest city, AR, 72336, US

Who can apply

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