State Capitol Police Officer

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides security and police services to the State Capitol Building and State Capitol Complex area on behalf of the Secretary of State.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to visitors, legislators, constitutional officers and other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Arkansas.
• Must meet all Minimum Standards requirements as set by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of law enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Periodically patrols buildings and grounds of the Capitol building and Complex area on foot and in patrol vehicle and examines doors, windows, and gates to determine they are secure.
• Enforce all traffic and criminal laws of the State of Arkansas, and make arrest and/or issue citations for violations.
• Investigate allegations of persons engaged in criminal or suspicious activities on Capitol grounds.
• Respond to calls for police service, write and file police reports.
• Assist rescue units and other law enforcement agencies responding to calls as necessary.
• Provide security to the Secretary of State on-site and during travel as necessary.
• Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, doors left open, and maintenance issues.
• Answer questions and assist visitors to the State Capitol building, and provide other information as requested.
• Assist elected officials, staff, and other state agencies and offices as necessary or when requested.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary by the Secretary of State and/or Chief of Police.

What This Job Offers

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