Police Officer (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)

Starshopper; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to uphold the law and ensure community safety. This role involves proactive engagement with the community, conducting patrols, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public safety and the ability to maintain accurate records. The position offers a vibrant work environment with a focus on work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about serving your community and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Waivers

Retirement Programs

Paid Holidays

Leave Accrual

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operators license.
• Must be a United States Citizen and at least 20 years + 6 months of age.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community to build trust and cooperation.
• Conduct proactive patrols and enforce traffic laws.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls ensuring public safety.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Community Engagement

Traffic Enforcement

Emergency Response

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Motor Vehicle

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Closing Date: 07/31/2025

Type of Position: Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: Career Development & Training Services Lieutenant

Department's Website: https://uapd.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Police Officer is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community. Primary responsibilities include the following:

1. Engage with members of the community to build positive relationships, address community issues, and promote trust and cooperation.
2. Conduct proactive patrols in assigned areas to deter criminal activity and maintain order.
3. Enforce traffic laws and regulations, conduct traffic enforcement and respond to accidents to ensure road safety.
4. Respond promptly to emergency calls and incidents, ensuring public safety and providing assistance as needed.
5. Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and community organizations to address public safety concerns and implement crime prevention strategies.
6. Maintain accurate records of incidents, arrests, and activities and prepare detailed reports for documentation and analysis.

This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws, and agency policy.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operators license
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be at least 20 years + 6 months of age

Per the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) - Rule 1002: Every officer employed by a law enforcement agency must be a citizen of the United States of America or a Marshallese citizen and must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire.

Additional Information:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Financial Credit Check, Substance Abuse Testing, Motor Vehicle Registry.

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Salary Information: Starting rate $50,400 after academy certification $56,000

Required Documents to Apply: List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Aaron Mahan, Lieutenant- Training and Development, [e-mail]
Julia Menke, HR Partner, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Physical Demands of Position:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity: Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

The employee is subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside and may subject employee to extreme cold or heat and to other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.

The employee is subject to noise. Employee may be subject to noise that would required shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

Physical Activities Associated with Position:

Constant: driving, hearing, manipulate items with fingers (including keyboard), reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, walking

Frequent: balancing, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing

Occasional: climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes