Police Officer - Part-Time

Job Description

Job Title: Part-Time Police Officer

Revision Date: 01/02/2025

Department: Police

Reports To: Police Chief

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

Salary: $15 hour

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

1. Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Police Chief, the Part-Time Police Officer must perform all patrol duties as assigned by the Chief; coordinate with other city departments as needed; maintain a cooperative working relationship with other police agencies, citizen groups, and others on police matters; keep the Chief and fellow officers up to date on police and crime prevention matters. Part-Time Officers MUST work 3 – 8-hour shifts per month (24 hours) to maintain their part-time status with the City of Austin.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol the city and enforce laws and ordinances.
• All other duties as assigned

5. Minimum Qualifications:

• A citizen of the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license with clean driving record for three years. License must be maintained to stay employed.
• Certified as an officer by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving violence, weapons, or illegal drugs. No domestic abuse convictions or pleas.
• Must have a current psychiatric evaluation or be able to pass one prior to being hired.
• Be able to maintain a high level of professionalism, attitude, appearance, and enthusiasm within the Department.
• The ability to successfully complete all training classes or programs assigned.

6. Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Needed:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and City laws and ordinances including rules of thumb and state-of-the-art modern police methods.
• Skill in observing situations and to record them clearly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out and issue oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at any given time.
• Ability to perform with firearms and maintain applicable standards.
• Ability to maintain proper self-restraint and composure during and following any altercation or incident.
• Ability to physically and mentally react in a variety of emergency law enforcement situations.

7. Additional Demands:

• As a member of the police department, the job at any time may require the employee to run, lift or carry injured person, use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and may even endure physical altercations. At any time, duties may require the employee to endure physical force and respond with the minimum amount of force necessary to protect life or prevent bodily harm.
• This job may require the employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, wet and dry, as well as working after dark and in emergency situations. Potential exposure to infectious diseases exists while dealing with suspects.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Will typically work weekends and holidays
• Shifts may rotate every 3 months

Experience:

• Law Enforcement: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, AR 72007 (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, AR 72007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15