Police Officer (current And Anticipated Future Openings)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Starting rate $50,400; after academy certification...
Enforce law and safeguard community
Community engagement and relationship building
Proactive patrols and order maintenance
The Police Officer is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community

Job Summary

  • The Police Officer is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Police Officer is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community.

Salary

Starting rate $50,400; after academy certification $56,000; Benefits: University contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enforce law and safeguard community
  • Community engagement and relationship building
  • Proactive patrols and order maintenance
  • Traffic law enforcement and accident response
  • Respond to emergency calls and incidents
  • Maintain accurate records and reports

Nice-to-have

  • Advance state and build better world
  • Foster welcoming climate and creativity
  • Promote healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid state motor vehicle operator's license
  • United States Citizen
  • At least 21 years of age at time of hire
  • CLEST certification

Work Rights

Must be a United States Citizen

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