Patrol Officer: Protect, Respond, Serve with Integrity

City of Fort Smith; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Smith is seeking a Patrol Officer to enforce federal, state and city laws and ordinances, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors. You will protect life, prevent crime, and participate in proactive investigations and citizen safety initiatives.

Under supervision, you will perform duties including traffic enforcement, vehicle and pedestrian safety, and responding to incidents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training required; if not certified, this will be satisfied during the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, investigate traffic accidents, assist stranded motorists, and render aid to injured motorists.
• Patrol assigned areas to detect possible criminal activity or other conditions that endanger public safety.
• Respond to calls regarding domestic violence and make arrests as necessary and appropriate.
• Prepare and submit detailed written reports pertaining to crimes reported or investigated during the tour of duty.
• Respond to active burglar alarms, hold up alarms and other situations regarding possible crimes in progress.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Investigate criminal activity.
• Serve arrest and bench warrants as necessary.
• Make arrests and transport prisoners to the detention center.
• Testify in court regarding traffic citations and criminal arrests.
• Investigate reports of suspicious vehicles and/or suspicious persons.
• Provide authorized information to attorneys, news media, and other interested parties.
• Render assistance to citizens.
• Perform other related duties as directed.
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or GED

Law enforcement officer certification (Arkansas)

Job description

City of Fort Smith is seeking a Patrol Officer to enforce federal, state and city laws and ordinances, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors. You will protect life, prevent crime, and participate in proactive investigations and citizen safety initiatives.

Under supervision, you will perform duties including traffic enforcement, vehicle and pedestrian safety, and responding to incidents.