What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER position at City of Maumelle?
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.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school or GED. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.- The candidate must possess a current active law enforcement Basic certification; or, be a current Police Officer in another jurisdiction eligible to obtain certification through CLEST.
- 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.
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.
- $2,500.00 Hiring Incentive.*
- Police Officer II $47,128 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 Police Retirement
- Free Individual Community Center membership with reduced rates for family memberships
- Dues to professional or civic organizations paid*
- This position will remain posted until all positions are filled.
* lump-sum payment upon completion of 90 days of employment.
* at the conclusion of field training and a resident of Maumelle, AR.
** restrictions applyNOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Salary : $47,128 - $53,428
