Police Officer --Entry Level Testing
Springdale Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer
for our January 2022 entry level test.
Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on December 31st, 2021
Interested candidates must Submit a Police Dept. Application which can be obtained at
201 N. Spring St or at http://ar-springdale.civicplus.com/789/Current-Job-Openings
If you have any questions, please contact: 479-750-8129
Complete Job Description:
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective
working relationships with other City employees (especially members of his or her own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
2. Performs preventive patrol in assigned areas, both in vehicle and on foot. Enforces state and federal laws
and City ordinances. Operate motor vehicle while on patrol in a safe manner for extended periods of time in all
environmental conditions and on occasion operate the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
3. Continually observes for and responds to criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons
needing assistance, etc. Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders.
Identifies, collects, processes, packages and logs physical evidence.
4. Makes arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses including DWI detection and apprehension. Use of
radar equipment and proper operation. Defends self and others by engaging in actual physical combat if necessary and to subdue resistive arrestees. Conducts searches of persons, places, vehicles and things.
5. Becomes familiar with patrol districts, geographical locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines,
potential problem areas. Conducts security inspections and surveys buildings and businesses; handles complaints made by the public; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
6. Seeks and serves arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents. Assist various prosecutors
and attorneys in preparation of cases for trial; assists judges during court sessions; testify clearly and truthfully in front of a judge and jury in court.
7. Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic by use of hand signals and the blowing of a whistle.
Traffic control for blocked traffic, parades, accidents, special events; provide crowd control, security and information during special events.
8. Clean and fire a variety of police weapons, including pistols, rifles and shotguns both in the field and to
meet department standards of proficiency.
9. Type on mobile computer terminal in police vehicle as a means of gathering and exchanging information.
Complete traffic/criminal citations issued to violators of city and state laws. Investigate traffic accidents and report on the electronic system.
10. View heinous crime scenes and identify/preserve physical evidence of a crime.
11. Write narrative reports in long-hand or dictate reports to be transcribed as required in the performance of
duty.
12. Respond to and deal with domestic disputes and resolve issues in a way that minimizes harm to the
disputing parties. Deal with children of all ages in a variety of situations, such as delinquents, minors requiring
authoritative intervention, neglected, abused, runaways, lost, found, victims of crimes, public relations and
instructional functions and informants.
13. Provide interpersonal and business contacts and stand-by assistance in civil disputes.
14. Directs civilian employees and the public at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc.
15. Determines “probable cause” in making arrest of individuals; complete paperwork for those arrests, felony
and misdemeanor cases including felony jackets.
16. Determines when and under what circumstances to use less-lethal or deadly force.
17. Search, arrest, and transport suspects.
18. Administer first aid when needed and coordinate emergency personnel and resources in crisis situations
19. Act as public relations officer for the city and foster good relationships with businesses, schools, etc.
20. Perform desk duties, including telecommunications (telephone, computer terminal, radio), assisting persons
at the station, processing reports.
21. Attends training as assigned; develops and maintains required skills and licenses/permits/certifications
associated with the area of special investigation, expertise, etc.
22. Police officer is involved with regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide police
services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included).
23. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES
None Indicated.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED plus specialized training and/or additional college courses and 19-23 months of
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver’s License and Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Regular contacts with businesses, citizens, outside representatives, community groups as needed.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Regular contacts within the department and with other departments as needed.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, firearms, radio and other specialized law enforcement
equipment.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine
assignments and special projects. Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
management and staff. Must not have a criminal record of any kind and before selection into this position, must be
able to withstand a complete background investigation, polygraph examination and credit history report and in
additions, must complete a physical and mental evaluation as part of the employment requirements within the first
thirty days after hiring date.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle,
or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The incumbent must be able to perform the following; physical and mental stamina to fire weapons, react and move
rapidly from sedentary to active condition in response to environmental situations, assume a variety of bodily
positions and postures necessary to employ “cover and concealment” during a deadly force encounter, respond to
a physical attack and possess the ability to escape attacker, subdue attacker and/or summon aid. Must be able to
react quickly and efficiently in all emergencies, natural or man-caused disasters.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities 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 and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle,
or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The incumbent must be able to perform the following; physical and mental stamina to fire weapons, react and move
rapidly from sedentary to active condition in response to environmental situations, assume a variety of bodily
positions and postures necessary to employ “cover and concealment” during a deadly force encounter, respond to
a physical attack and possess the ability to escape attacker, subdue attacker and/or summon aid.