Police Officer/Recruit

Summary Of Job Duties

The Police Officer/Recruit is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community. Primary responsibilities include:

• Engage with members of the community to build positive relationships, address community issues, and promote 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

• The 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.

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

Ben Velasco, Administrative Police Lieutenant, bvelasc@uark.edu, Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmmitche@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
• Physical Activities Associated With Position: 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

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

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Institution Name

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in

1871

Type Of Position

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type

Regular

Shift Vary

(United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in

1871

Type Of Position

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type

Regular

Shift Vary

(United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Pay

Starting rate $55,000 after academy certification $61,000

Schedule

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualifications

• The 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.

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

Ben Velasco, Administrative Police Lieutenant, bvelasc@uark.edu, Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmmitche@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
• Physical Activities Associated With Position: 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

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

Benefits Eligible

Yes