Police Officer

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.