Police Officer (RECRUIT)

Little Rock Zoo; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding the community as a police officer. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on public safety while enjoying benefits like a take-home car program and hiring incentives. Candidates will undergo rigorous training and must meet specific eligibility requirements, ensuring only the best serve on the force. With remote testing options available, aspiring officers can take the first steps towards a fulfilling career in law enforcement. If you have a passion for justice and community service, this is your opportunity to shine and make a difference.

Benefits

Take Home Car Program

$10,000 Hiring Incentive

$5,000 Residency Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility criteria established by the State of Arkansas.
• Strong physical fitness and crisis management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community safety and security as a police officer.
• Participate in training and pass background checks.

Skills

Law Enforcement Knowledge

Crisis Management

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Law Enforcement Training

Tools

GoToMeeting

Safe Exam Browser

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 following:

1. 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.
2. 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 Incentive payable upon Academy graduation.

*$5,000 Residency Incentive Program.

Salary Progression

Year	Entry	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6	Year 7	Year 8	Year 15
2025	55,161.60	58,468.80	62,566.40	66,643.20	$70,699.20	$70,699.20	75,088.00	75,088.00	80,808.00	84,052.80
2026	57,928.00	61,401.60	65,707.20	69,992.00	74,235.20	74,235.20	78,852.80	78,852.80	84,864.00	88,275.20

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 click here 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 submitted BEFORE 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:

• Friday, January 31st, 2025
• Thursday, February 6th, 2025
• April 2025 (dates tbd)
• July 2025 (dates tbd)
• October 2025 (dates tbd)
• *Remote Testing (tbd)

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 at www.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.