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Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Police Officer Benton, AR in Benton, Arkansas
This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4281132
Police Officer Benton, AR
Salary range: \$51,000 - \$63,000 Starting Patrol Officers can expect to make at least \$56,383.
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Starting base pay: \$51,000plus degree payplus the below listed benefits:
- Educational Incentive Pay: up to \$600per year, per certificate (up to 6 certificatesfor a total possible \$3,600.00).
- Degree Pay: \$600, \$1,200, \$1,800Annually for Associates, Bachelor\'s &Master\'s Respectively.
- Degree Holiday Pay Starting at \$2,353 (for 12 holidays)
- 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 Health Insurance including dental and vision (Employee only) plus Family Coverage Options (only \$285/month)
- 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 EnforcementStandards 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.