Police Officer

July 1, 2024

City of Benton

Benton

FULL TIME

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 twenty and a half (20 1/2) 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.

Please click on this link for more information - https://bentonpolice.org/career-opportunities/officer-openings

BENTON - Police Officer job description

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