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Form of workPolice Officer I or II is responsible for the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, the direction of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances on an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and normally consists of patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic regulation duties that may be performed in cars or on foot. Work involves an element of personal danger and officers must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise good judgment during a work shift.
1. Patrol the City on an assigned shift. Preserve law and order, prevent and discover the commission of crime, direct traffic, and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
2. Investigate accidents and suspected criminal activity and make required reports to be filed with appropriate agencies.
3. Answer calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies which present physical danger to the public and officer.
4. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Meet the minimum age of twenty (20) years and six (6) months at the time of the written exam. No person shall be hired as a Police Officer who has not arrived at the age of twenty-one (21).
- Have graduated from a standard high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
- Have no domestic violence and/or felony convictions.
- Be of good moral character.
- Be free of any visual defect which in the opinion of the examining physician would adversely affect the performance of duty.
- Possess normal hearing and be free of any hearing defect which in the opinion of the physician would adversely affect the performance of duty. Hearing may be considered normal when a whispered conversation can be heard at 15 feet.
- Be a citizen of the United States at the time of hire.
- Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain the license for the duration of employment in this position.
- The candidate must meet any other requirements established by the Maumelle Civil Service Commission and the State Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
Special Accommodations:
Candidates who meet the following criteria may be eligible to earn additional points to be added to their written exam score for the purpose of ranking. Documentation must be provided on or before the written examination date (no exceptions).
Arkansas Law Enforcement Certification Credit: Any candidate who has acquired certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in Arkansas may earn five (5) additional points.
Veteran Credit: Candidates who are serving or have served honorably in the armed services. A copy of a DD-214 or equivalency is required to obtain three (3) additional points
College Credit: Degree from an institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education in an area or discipline directly related to the position of Police Officer I or II. A certified transcript is required to earn up to two (2) additional points.
Non-DOT Drug/Alcohol Screening, Medical Evaluation - Public Safety, Psychological Assessment, Criminal History Background Check, Sex Offender Status Check - all Levels, Motor Vehicle Report Check, Credit/Financial Check (in accordance to FCRA), Criminal Background completed by the MPD.
- Entry Police Officer I $41,000 annually + additional compensation for a college degree, certification
- Police Officer II $42,128 annually + additional compensation for college degree, certification, longevity
- 12-hour Shifts: One week each: 3 on/3 off and 4 on/4 off
- Take home 2020 Ford Interceptor*
- Training opportunities
- Promotion eligible after 3 years
- Eligible to transfer to specialized division after 1 year
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Holiday Pay (96 hours holiday)
- Employee Health, Dental, LT Disability, Life Insurance 100% paid with reduced rates for family coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Uniform Allowance = $1,000.00 annually
- LOPFI Retirement
- Free Individual Community Center membership with reduced rates for family memberships
- Dues to professional or civic organizations paid*
*restrictions apply
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
