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BENTONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 908 SE 14TH STREET BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS 72712 479-271-3178
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Updated: July 02, 2024
Position Title: Police Officer 1Salary Information: $52,228-$57,451Benefit Information:
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Candidate Contact PersonGlynn BertrandPatrol Captain479-271-3178glynn.bertrand@bentonville.arkansas.gov
Population
Approximately 60,000
Job Requirements
Age: 21US Citizen: YesHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid State Driver’s License: YesAbility to Read/Speak English: YesVision: NoneCollege: Preferred but not RequiredAcademy Certification: NoPrior Experience: NoAdditional Requirements: NoDisqualifiers: Felony Convictions, Active Medical Marijuana Card, Law Enforcement Decertification
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
SUMMARY: Depending on assignment, officer is responsible for the protection of life and property; crime prevention; apprehension of criminals; follow-up investigation on reported crimes; undercover narcotics investigations; maintaining property room; crime scene technicians; traffic enforcement; and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.
Patrols assigned areas of the City for the purpose of law enforcement control. Responds to calls from telecommunicators and public requests, such as accidents, disturbances, or crimes.
Provides assistance to victims, witnesses, and the general public.
Investigates incidents and accidents involving traffic. Takes statements from witnesses and conducts preliminary investigations, directs traffic, and issues citations to violators.
Checks buildings for signs of illegal entry and enters buildings to search for perpetrators.
Prepares reports and maintain case files on arrests that they have made or investigations they are involved in.
Maintains equipment and vehicles assigned to them.
As required, assists other law enforcement agencies with the apprehension of wanted persons.
Operates police department vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Controls crowds at public gatherings.
Investigates causes and results of accident. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruptions.
Issues warnings and tickets to traffic violators.
Performs specialized and directed patrols as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
HEALTH BENEFITS: The City of Bentonville is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week. This year's benefits package can be viewed here:
https://www.bentonvillear.com/DocumentCenter/View/15032/City-of-Bentonville-2024-Benefits-Guide
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
