Police Officer (Recruit)

A Police Officer is responsible for the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, the direction of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances on an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and normally consists of patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic regulation duties that may be performed in cars or on foot. Work involves an element of personal danger, and officers must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise good judgment during a work shift.

1. Patrol the City on an assigned shift. Preserve law and order, prevent and discover the commission of crime, direct traffic, and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
2. Investigate accidents and suspected criminal activity and make required reports to be filed with appropriate agencies.
3. Answer calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies that present physical danger to the public and officers.
4. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school or GED. Must meet the minimum age of twenty (20) years and six (6) months for hire into this position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

1. Meet the minimum age of twenty (20) years and six (6) months at the time of the written exam. No person shall be hired as a Police Officer who has not reached the age of twenty-one (21).

2. Have graduated from a standard high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate, General Educational Development (GED).

3. Have no domestic violence or felony convictions.

4. Be of good moral character.

5. Be free of any visual defect which, in the opinion of the examining physician, would adversely affect the performance of duty.

6. Possess normal hearing and be free of any hearing defect which, in the opinion of the physician, would adversely affect the performance of duty. Hearing may be considered normal when a whispered conversation can be heard at 15 feet.

7. Be a citizen of the United States at the time of hire.

8. Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain the license for the duration of employment in this position.

9. The candidate must meet any other requirements established by the Maumelle Civil Service Commission and the State Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.

Special Accommodations:

If you have a disability and require an accommodation or need a military accommodation during the application or testing process, you must notify the City of Maumelle HR Department 10 days before the written examination date. The request may be made via email to MaumelleHR@maumelle.org.

Police Officer Selection Process:

Written Exams

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2026

Time: 1800 (Central Time)

Location: 2002 Murphy Dr, Maumelle, AR 72113

**OR**

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 0900 (Central Time)

Location: 2002 Murphy Dr, Maumelle, AR 72113

Candidates must arrive before the start time to participate in the examination. We will not make exceptions for those arriving late.

Additional Points:

Candidates who meet the following criteria may be eligible to earn additional points which will be added to their written exam score for ranking.

**Documentation must be provided on or before the written examination date (no exceptions). Attaching documentation to this job application, emailing documentation to MaumelleHR@Maumelle.gov on or before your scheduled test date, or bringing hard copies on your scheduled test date are acceptable.

• Veteran Credit: Candidates serving or who have served honorably in the armed services. A copy of a DD-214 or equivalency is required to obtain five (5) additional points
• College Credit: Degree from an institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education in an area or discipline directly related to the position of Police Officer. A certified transcript is required to earn up to five (5) additional points.

Physical Ability Test: TBA

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Non-DOT Drug/Alcohol Screening, Medical Evaluation, Public Safety, Psychological Assessment, Criminal History Background Check, Sex Offender Status Check - all Levels, Motor Vehicle Report Check, Credit/Financial Check (in accordance with FCRA), Criminal Background Check completed by the MPD.