Arkansas Highway Police Security Guard

Essential Job Functions

• Make walking rounds and conduct visual security checks of buildings and grounds.
• Monitor Central Office security camera video.
• Monitor security systems for proper functionality and correct or report any malfunctions.
• Greet visitors and issue visitor badges and employee day passes as required.

Secondary Job Functions

• Monitor mobile two-way radio and telephone.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to read, write and accurately receive and forward emergency communications.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to operate and verbally communicate using a mobile two-way radio.
• Working conditions: Ability to work shifts.
• Licenses, registrations and certifications: Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

• A pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity.
• Internal applicants who are already in a safety-sensitive position will not be subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing; however, offers to internal applicants who are not in a safety-sensitive position will be contingent upon pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.
• Subject to additional drug/alcohol testing according to the provisions of the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• A criminal background check will be required to determine suitability of employment, and failure to meet these standards may cause the applicant to be rejected or terminated from that position.
• This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.