Police Officer

Job Title: Police Officer

Salary range: $51,000 - $63,000 Starting Patrol Officers can expect to make at least $56,383.

Department: Police Department

Hours: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Description:

BE THE DIFFERENCE.

Not just a job... a career!

Starting salary with holiday pay is $53,353 plus degree pay plus the below listed benefits:

• Educational Incentive Pay: up to $600.00 per year, per certificate (up to 6 certificates for a total possible $3,600.00).

• Degree Pay: $600.00, $1,200.00, $1,800.00 Annually for Associates, Bachelor's & Master's Respectively.

• Uniforms and Safety Equipment provided by the City.

• Clothing Allowance-$480.00 for first full year and $1,980.00 per year thereafter.

• Paid Sick & Vacation Leave

• Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Employee Health Insurance including dental and vision

• Employee Assistance Program

Certified Officers: $51,000 - $63,000 depending on experience, certifications, education, and qualifications.

Applicants for entry level Police Officer positions must meet the following criteria established by the State of Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, the State of Arkansas Civil Service Statute, and the Benton Civil Service Commission.

• An applicant must be at least twenty and a half (20 1/2) years of age.

• An applicant must have graduated from a standard high school or must have a high school equivalency; i.e., General Education Diploma (GED).

• An applicant must have no felony convictions.

• A complete background investigation will be conducted on every applicant.

• An applicant will be required to pass a basic physical agility test, drug test, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer, medical and psychological examination.

An Please click on this link for more information - https://bentonpolice.org/career-opportunities/officer-openings

EOE Employer

BENTON - POLICE OFFICER.pdf

To fill out an application online, please click here...Online Application

Or you can fill out a PDF version...CITY OF BENTON APPLICATION. Please email applications to human.resources@bentonar.org or they can be dropped off at City Hall.