Police Officers work under the immediate supervision of their supervisor (who may be a Corporal or a Sergeant) and are responsible for performing general police duties, protecting life and property through the enforcement of state and municipal ordinances. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and department policy.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following: (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Responds to dispatched calls for service according to department guidelines.
• Operates emergency vehicles according to department guidelines.
• Pursues subjects on foot involving running, jumping, crawling and climbing over, under and around obstacles.
• Arrests, detains and apprehends a variety of subjects by use of physical means when/if necessary.
• Patrols businesses, residential areas and city parks on foot, by bicycle or by patrol car.
• Performs prolonged standing or walking when patrolling on foot.
• Assists motorists and enforces motor vehicle and criminal laws, including issuing citations and making arrests.
• Processes and books, guards and escorts arrestees.
• Administers Breathalyzer tests on suspected intoxicated persons
• Deals with juvenile offenders and assists other law enforcement agencies.
• Protects, and processes crime scenes and assists other police functions when requested.
• Collects and protects evidence.
• Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Investigates conditions and causes of accidents; prepares accident reports; directs traffic and controls activities in disaster areas.
• Makes contacts with business owners and residents to assist them in addressing problems of a law enforcement nature.
• Conducts self-initiated activities such as traffic stops and citizen contacts in accordance with department guidelines.
• Performs daily maintenance and equipment checks on department issued equipment.
• Maintains a professional appearance through upkeep and maintenance of clothing, duty equipment and oneself.
• Testifies in court and submits reports as required.
• Becomes and remains familiar with municipal features, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas.
• Participates in department and assigned training.
• Serves as a community resource for residents and directs them to appropriate agencies and organizations to deal with community problems.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Utilizes department resources or provides support to police functions related to specific skills identifiers to which assigned. In these cases, the officer may be identified by a more definitive work title and will have a skills identifier appended to this job description.)

Minimum Qualifications for Applicants:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Be in good physical condition

In addition to minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be expected to:

• Pass a written examination
• Complete a physical agility assessment
• Complete and pass interviews
• Submit to and pass extensive background investigation
• Submit to and pass psychological examination
• Submit to and pass medical examination
• Submit to and pass drug urinalysis

Temporary Disqualifiers:

• Convicted of five (5) or more moving traffic violations and/or negligent collisions within a 24-month period during the five (5) years preceding the date of application.
• Having a driver’s license suspended, revoked during the three (3) year period preceding the date of application.
• Any current misdemeanor charge or a misdemeanor conviction within the preceding two (2) years. Exception: traffic related offenses.
• Currently under indictment for or charged with any criminal offense.
• May not have used an illegal controlled substance within the last three (3) years.
• No DWI within the last three years.
• An applicant may not apply with the Siloam Springs Police Department while currently on probation, parole, or court-ordered community supervision for any offense.
• Subject of a current/on-going internal investigation if applicant is currently employed in law enforcement.

Permanent Disqualifiers:

• Any felony conviction (includes offenses pardoned or expunged).
• Conviction of a Class “A” misdemeanor for domestic violence/abuse, theft of crime or moral turpitude.
• Certain levels of habitual illegal drug or controlled substance use.
• Discharge from the Armed Forces with a Bad Conduct or Dishonorable Discharge, or a General Discharge for misconduct or failure to adapt.
• Having been discharged from any city, state, federal, or private corrections institute or law enforcement agency as an officer or civilian for disciplinary reasons, resigned to avoid suspension or discharge or having resigned during a disciplinary investigation without final judgement being rendered.
• Making false statements (lying), falsely swearing to statements or any other manner of falsifying testimony in any official matter or in any significant business transaction.
• Omitting incidents, circumstances, or information of material fact that would otherwise be used in consideration for an offer of employment, or any deceptive statement or act.

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Note: Without being stated in the disqualifiers, if circumstances exist which indicate an applicant is clearly unsuited for a position within in the Siloam Springs Police Department, the applicant will be rejected.

*The hiring process takes 60-90 days. Applications will be accepted for 2021 police academy date of April 25th. Applicants will be hired two weeks prior to the scheduled academy dates.

Job Type: Full-time

$16.39 /hour

If Certified pay will be based on experience.'
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Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $61,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person