Entry Level And Certified Police Officer

• Please Apply by April 6th 2024
• https://cityoffortsmitharemployees.munisselfservice.com//EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=20240019&sreq=1&form=PD&desc=POLICE%20OFFICER
• Salary: Effective July 10th, 2023, $50,003.20 - $62,462.40 annually.
• Fort Smith Police Department

SUMMARY

The Patrol Officer / Corporal, under the supervision of the Patrol Division Shift Supervisor,

performs such tasks required for the enforcement of federal and state laws and city ordinances to

provide for the general protection, safety, and well being of all residents, businesses, and visitors

to the City of Fort Smith, Arkansas. This includes the protection of life, the prevention of crime,

the apprehension of criminals, and a proactive approach in the prevention, detection, and

investigation of criminal activity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may

be assigned. Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good

customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective

working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that

is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all

times.

1. Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, investigate traffic accidents, assist stranded motorists,

and render aid to injured motorists.

2. Patrol assigned areas to detect possible criminal activity or other conditions that may

endanger public safety.

3. Respond to calls regarding domestic violence and make arrests as necessary and

appropriate.

4. Prepare and submit detailed written reports pertaining to crimes that have been reported

or investigated during the tour of duty.

5. Respond to active burglar alarms, hold up alarms and other situations regarding possible

crimes in progress.

6. Respond to calls for service.

7. Investigate criminal activity.

8. Serve arrest and bench warrants as necessary.

The City of Fort Smith

Fort Smith Police Department

Job Description

Job Title: Patrol Officer

9. Make arrests and transport prisoners to the detention center.

10. Testify in court regarding traffic citations and criminal arrests.

11. Investigate reports of suspicious vehicles and/or suspicious persons.

12. Provide authorized information to attorneys, news media, and other interested parties.

13. Render assistance to citizens.

14. Perform other related duties as directed.

15. Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or

abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training is required. If not currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in Arkansas, this requirement will be satisfied during the first year of employment.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

The Patrol Officer / Corporal is a certified, sworn law enforcement officer and must be able to

perform all of the duties and functions as defined in the job description for a law enforcement

officer for the City of Fort Smith. He / She must have excellent communication skills in both

oral and written forms. The incumbent must possess critical thinking skills and have the ability

to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action during

stressful, emotional, and/or physically taxing situations. Organizational skills and close attention

to details are required to successfully perform this job. The Patrol Officer / Corporal must have

thorough operational knowledge of the use of a personal computer system, as well as various

software packages. A Patrol Officer / Corporal must have a good understanding of the

constitutional rights of all citizens and the limitations those rights place on police activities. This

position requires a thorough understanding of federal, state and local laws, and the ability to

enforce those laws without violating citizens’ constitutional rights. A Patrol Officer / Corporal

must keep abreast of ever-changing legislation and Supreme Court rulings and how those

changes impact his job. The incumbent must be able to apply the law to everyday scenarios and

police-citizen encounters. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of state laws and

The City of Fort Smith

Fort Smith Police Department

Job Description

Job Title: Patrol Officer

local ordinances as well as a complete working knowledge of the rules and regulations and

policies and procedures of the

Fort Smith Police Department. The Patrol Officer / Corporal needs to be familiar with the

operations of the Fort Smith Municipal Court and the Sebastian County Detention Center.

Additionally, a Patrol Officer / Corporal must be proficient in the use of firearms, as well as lesslethal and non-lethal weapons. He or She must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in a

variety of adverse conditions and maintain qualification with all weapons. He or She must be

certified to use a Radar/Lidar and Certified to operate a Breath test machine.

The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an officer

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions provided that those

accommodations comply with the City of Fort Smith's Alternate Duty Policy.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear.

The officer may occasionally be required to run or to exert sufficient physical energy to affect an

arrest of an individual who is physically resisting that arrest.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the Patrol

Officer / Corporal encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions provided that accommodations comply with the City of Fort Smith's Alternate Duty

Policy.

The noise level in the work environment while within the police department is usually moderate.

Outside the police department, the noise level can be loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.04 - $30.03 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person