Police Patrol Officer jobs in Arkansas

Applicants must meet the following requirements established by the Arkansas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards:

· Applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

· Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED certification.

· Applicant must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license at the time of hire.

· Applicant must have no felony convictions.

· Applicant must be of good moral character. A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted.

· Applicant must be a citizen of the United States as of the date of the written test.

· Applicant must live within or move to within a 35-minute drive time of the police department.

· The City of Walnut Ridge will require a psychological and medical examination (including drug screen) after an offer of employment has been made to a job applicant and prior to the commencement of the employment duties of said applicant. Condition of employment is dependent on results of said exams.

Benefits:

· Starting base pay $36,500 which includes 9 paid holidays.

· 12 hour shifts

· Paid Vacation (120 hours per year)

· Paid Sick Time twenty (20) working days per year beginning one (1) year after the date of employment

· Paid Health Insurance for Employee, Discounted Dental, & Vision

· Retirement through LOPFI (Local Police and Fire Retirement)

· Take Home Unit after completion of probationary period

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Walnut Ridge, AR 72476: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person