Certified Police Officer (MUST BE A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO APPLY)

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 which may present physical danger to the public and the officer.

4. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

• The candidate must possess a current active law enforcement Basic certification; or, be a current Police Officer in another jurisdiction eligible to obtain certification through CLEST.
• No person shall be hired as a Police Officer who has not arrived at the age of twenty-one (21).
• Have graduated from a standard high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Have no domestic violence and/or felony convictions.
• Be of good moral character.
• Be free of any visual defect which in the opinion of the examining physician would adversely affect the performance of duty.
• 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.
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of hire.
• 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. 
• The candidate must meet any other requirements established by the Maumelle Civil Service Commission and the State Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. 

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 completed by the MPD.

• Police Officer II $49,833.00 annually additional compensation for college degree, certification, longevity
• 12-hour Shifts: One week each: 3 on/3 off and 4 on/4 off
• Take home 2020 Ford Interceptor*
• Training opportunities
• Promotion eligible after 3 years
• Eligible to transfer to specialized division after 1 year
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Holiday Pay (96 hours holiday)
• Employee Health, Dental, LT Disability, Life Insurance 100% paid with reduced rates for family coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Uniform Allowance = $1,000.00 annually
• LOPFI Police Retirement
• Free Individual Community Center membership with reduced rates for family memberships
• Dues to professional or civic organizations paid*
• This position will remain posted until all positions are filled.

* Restrictions apply

D

 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

It is the policy of the City of Maumelle to maintain a work environment free from the unlawful manufacture distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance as defined by the Federal Control Substance Act or similar state statutes and free from the use possession, and effect of alcoholic beverages. The City of Maumelle recognizes that drugs and alcohol impair employee judgment, which may result in increased safety risks hazards to the public, employee injuries, faulty decision-making, and reduced productivity. Therefore, the City of Maumelle expects all employees to be in a state of mind and physical condition fit to complete their assigned duties safely and competently during work hours.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The City of Maumelle (the "City") is committed to assuring full compliance with,
and is prohibited by law from violating all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.  Therefore, the City of Maumelle does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political opinions or affiliation, or any protected class, in the admission, access to and treatment in the City's programs and activities, as well as the City's hiring or employment practices, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Complaints of alleged violation and inquiries regarding the City's non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Director of Human Resources (EEO/DBE/ Title VI Coordinator), 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle, AR  72113, (501) 851-2500 ext. 233
MaumelleHR@Maumelle.org