What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer I position at City of Maumelle?
Police Officer I 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.
Minimum Qualifications and Additional RequirementsADDITIONAL 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.
- Have acceptable vision (uncorrected visual acuity must not exceed 20/100 in either eye, correctable to 20/20 or better in each eye).
- Possess normal hearing and be free of any hearing defect which in the opinion of the physician would adversely affect 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 which will be added to their written exam score for ranking. Documentation must be provided on or before the written examination date (no exceptions).
Veteran Credit: Candidates serving or served honorably in the armed services. A copy of a DD-214 or equivalency is required to obtain five (5) 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. A certified transcript is required to earn up to five (5) 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 $48,500 annually additional compensation for a college degree, certification
- 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 a specialized division after 1 year
- Paid Vacation, Personal Leave, Holiday Pay (96 hours holiday)
- Sick Leave (after year 1 of service),
- Employee Health, Dental, LT Disability, and Life Insurance 100% paid with reduced rates for family coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Uniform Allowance = $1,000.00 annually
- LOPFI Retirement w/o Social Security https://lopfi-prb.com/faqs/
- Free Individual Community Center membership with reduced rates for family memberships
- Dues to professional or civic organizations paid*
*restrictions apply
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Salary : $1,000 - $48,500
