Police Officer (RECRUIT)

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join their police force. As a police officer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring community safety and upholding the law. This position offers a competitive salary structure, hiring incentives, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference and serving your community, consider applying to be part of this committed team.

Benefits

Take Home Car Program

Hiring Incentive of $10,000 upon Academy graduation

Residency Incentive Program of $5,000

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility criteria established by the State of Arkansas.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is necessary.
• No prior felony convictions are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining public safety and enforcing laws.
• Conducting traffic stops and investigations.
• Engaging with the community to build trust.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of Police Academy

Job description

Join our force and become a guardian of our city's streets, where every action you take makes a lasting impact on the safety and security of our community. Embrace the challenge, uphold justice, and be the steadfast hero our city needs. Dare to make a difference as a police officer with us!


REMOTE TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
In order to utilize Remote Testing, you must have access to BOTH of the following:

Mobile smartphone or tablet. The GoToMeeting app will be used as the video/audio app for the Test Proctor to monitor and communicate with candidates during the exam.
Desktop or Laptop PC running Windows 10 or later OR a MacOS 10.13 or later. The Safe Exam Browser will be downloaded to this device in order for candidates to take the exam.

* Take Home Car Program

* $10,000 Hiring Incentivepayable upon Academy graduation.

*$5,000 Residency Incentive Program.

Salary Progression

2025

2026

55,161.60

57,928.00

58,468.80

61,401.60

62,566.40

65,707.20

66,643.20

69,992.00

$70,699.20

74,235.20

$70,699.20

74,235.20

75,088.00

78,852.80

75,088.00

78,852.80

80,808.00

84,864.00

84,052.80

88,275.20

Entry

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Year 7

Year 8

Year 15

Essential Job Functions:
For a full list of essential job functions, visit the job description here.

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

To speak directly with a recruiter, please clickhere or email [e-mail].

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for employment as a Police Officer with the Little Rock Police Department, applicants must meet the criteria established by the State of Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement, the State of Arkansas Civil Service Statutes, and the Little Rock Civil Service Rules and Regulations (list is not all inclusive). Please click here to review these eligibility requirements.

Only on-line applications will be accepted for this position.Application and supplemental questions must be submitted and completed fully to be considered for the 2025 Police Academy.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please submit your request via email to [e-mail]. If you would like to request a military accommodation in the application and/or testing process, you must notify City of LR Employment Services via email at [e-mail]. Any such requests must be submittedBEFORE the date of the written examination.

APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants are required to complete an application and all supplemental questions on-line at lrjobs.littlerock.gov. Candidates will receive a confirmation email once their application has been submitted successfully.

Human Resources will submit all candidates to LRPD personnel for a preliminary background check. If any of the following are found during the preliminary background, the candidate will be automatically disqualified:

• Invalid driver's license
• Prior felony conviction - NOTE: Expunged and/or pardoned felonies still disqualify candidates from employment as a Police Officer.
• Prior domestic abuse conviction
• Excessive traffic points accrued within the past three years.

Applicants who have successfully completed the on-line application, supplemental questions, and the preliminary background check will receive additional information about scheduling for the written/online exam and physical endurance and ability testing.

Test dates will be available on a first come first served basis. Testing dates below:

First Quarter

• Friday, January 31st, 2025 @1:00pm (In-Person)
• Thursday, February 6th, 2025 @1:00pm (In-Person)
• Thursday, February, 20th, 2025 @1:00pm (Remote)
• Friday, February 21st, 2025 @8:30am (Remote)
• Thursday February 27th @1:00pm (Remote)
• Friday February 28th @8:30am (Remote)
• Saturday March 1st @9:00am (In-Person)
• Friday March 21st @8:30am (Remote)

Second Quarter (TBD)

• Friday April 10th, 2025 @1:00pm (in-person)
• Friday April 18th, 2025 @1pm (in-person)
• Thursday April 24th @1:00pm (Remote)
• Friday April 25th @8:30am (Remote)
• Thursday April 30th @1:00pm (In-person)
• Thursday May 8th @9:00 (in-person)
• Saturday May 24th @8:30m
• Friday May 30th @8:30am (Remote
• Friday June 13th @9:00am (in-person)
• Friday June 20th @9:30am (in-person)
• Saturday June 21st @8:30am (remote)
• Friday June 27th @1:00pm (Remote)

Third Quarter (TBD)
Wednesday July 2nd @9:30am (in-person)
Saturday July 12th @8:30am (Remote)

The Department reserves the right to add additional dates or amend these dates based on departmental need.
Additional information about the hiring process is available on our website atwww.littlerock.gov.

APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES:

It is critically important that you keep your contact information up-to-date. Please log into your account at lrjobs.littlerock.gov to update any of your personal information, as well as to check on the status of your application. Please keep your account username and password available for this purpose.)