Police Officer

Job Title: Police Officer

Salary range: $51,000 - $63,000 Starting Patrol Officers can expect to make at least $56,383.

Department: Police Department

Hours: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Description:

BE THE DIFFERENCE.

Not just a job... a career!

Starting base pay: $51,000 plus degree pay plus the below listed benefits:

  • Educational Incentive Pay: up to $600 per year, per certificate (up to 6 certificates for a total possible $3,600.00).
  • Degree Pay: $600, $1,200, $1,800 Annually 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 Enforcement Standards and Training, the State of Arkansas Civil Service Statute, and the Benton Civil Service Commission.

  • An applicant must be at least 20 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.

View the Physical Agility Course Requirements:

Benton Police Officer - Physical Agility Course

BENTON - Police Officer job description
 

Please click on this link for more information - Become a BNPD Officer | Benton Police

To fill out an application online, please click here...Online Application

Or you can fill out a PDF version...CITY OF BENTON APPLICATION.  Please email applications to human.resources@bentonar.org or they can be dropped off at City Hall.