Police Officer (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)
Summary Of Job Duties
The Police Officer is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community. Primary responsibilities include engaging with members of the community to build positive relationships, addressing community issues, and promoting trust and cooperation. Conduct proactive patrols in assigned areas to deter criminal activity and maintain order. Enforce traffic laws and regulations, conduct traffic enforcement and respond to accidents to ensure road safety. Respond promptly to emergency calls and incidents, ensuring public safety and providing assistance as needed. Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and community organizations to address public safety concerns and implement crime prevention strategies. Maintain accurate records of incidents, arrests, and activities and prepare detailed reports for documentation and analysis.
Qualifications
- Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
- Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operators license
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must be at least 20 years + 6 months of age
Additional Information
- Per the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) - Rule 1002: Every officer employed by a law enforcement agency must be a citizen of the United State of America or a Marshallese citizen and must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Sex Offender Registry
- Financial Credit Check
- Substance Abuse Testing
- Motor Vehicle Registry
Salary Information
Starting rate $50,400 after academy certification $56,000
Required Documents To Apply
- List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
- Aaron Mahan, Lieutenant- Training and Development, mmahan@uark.edu
- Julia Menke, HR Partner, jmenke@uark.edu
Special Instructions To Applicants
- Physical Demands of Position: Heavy Work, Visual Acuity, Constant: driving, hearing, manipulate items with fingers (including keyboard), reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, walking, Frequent: balancing, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, Occasional: climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, stooping
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Sex Offender Registry
- Financial Credit Check
- Substance Abuse Testing
- Motor Vehicle Registry
Benefits Eligible
Yes