STARTING SALARY
$29,007.00
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
04/04/08
JOB DESCRIPTION
Patrol Officer works under the general supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and is responsible for enforcing traffic and criminal laws. Benefits include Health and life insurance, holiday pay, vacation and sick leave. Educational and degree incentive pay after 1 year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license
- be at least 21 years of age
- possess a high school diploma or GED
- vision 20/20 corrected
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
Call 501-776-5948 for application to be mailed or write to Benton Police Dept. 114 South East St., ste 100 Benton, AR 72015 or go online www.Benton.AR.gov and download an application from the website.
OTHER INFORMATION
Benton is a city of 28,000 and lies 20 miles west of Little Rock, AR, the State Capital. There is excellent housing, school system, and a low crime rate in the area. There are several openings which will be filled at the conclusion of the hiring process when the hiring list is compiled by the Civil Service Commission.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton Police Department
114 South East Street, Suite 100
Benton, AR 72015
501-776-5948
Email: clcarty@cji.net
Web Site: www.Benton.AR.gov
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