Police Officer (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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. The Police Officer is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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 State of America or a Marshallese citizen and must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED