Campus Police Officer jobs in Springdale, AR

12-hour$5,000 Signing Bonus!

TEST DATE April 27, 2024!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fayettevillear/jobs/4431999/police-officer-candidate-pool-2024-02532?keywords=police&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The written examination and physical fitness examination will be held on April 27, 2024. If both of those examinations are completed, police board and civil service interviews will be conducted on April 29, 2024. The certified applicant list for hiring will be posted at the conclusion of the interviews on March 4, 2024.

Employment with the Fayetteville Police Department provides an excellent opportunity for a law enforcement career with a professional and progressive department. Once employed, new recruits are issued all equipment and uniforms necessary for the job.

The next testing date is April 27, 2024. All qualifying applicants who apply at the above link will be given test information upon application completion, and prior to the testing date. Application deadline is April 23, 2024.

Training

Recruits are required to attend a 13-week Basic Police Training Course at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. The academy training includes topics such as:

• Accident investigation
• Criminal law
• Defensive tactics
• Drug enforcement
• Firearms training
• Report writing

While at the academy, recruits are paid a full salary of a first year officer. Upon graduation from the academy, the new officers begin an 18-week Field Training Program. This program is designed to give them on the job training with an experienced police officer and allow them to work on various patrol shifts. After completing the Field Training Program, new officers are assigned to a patrol shift and evaluated throughout their 18-month probationary period.

Special Assignments
Officers also receive individual training opportunities to enhance job performance and develop specialized skills throughout their careers. After the probationary period, an officer has the opportunity to apply for a variety of specialized assignments, such as:

• Bike
• Community Policing
• Computer Forensics
• Crisis Negotiator
• Detective
• Emergency Response Team
• K9 Handler
• Motorcycle
• Narcotics
• School Resource Officer
• Honor Guard

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,757.52 - $80,130.96 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fayetteville, AR 72701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,757.52 - $80,130.96 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person