POLICE Officer; Pool
Job in
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, 72702, USA
Listing for:
City of Fayetteville
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
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Government
Police Officer
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Law/Legal
Police Officer, Legal Counsel
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: POLICE OFFICER (Candidate Pool) 2026 - 02988
The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.
Essential
Job Duties Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.Perform preventive patrol in assigned areas, both in vehicle and on foot. Enforce 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.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.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.Becomes familiar with patrol districts, geographical locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas. Conducts security inspections and surveys buildings and businesses; handles complaints made by the public; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.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.Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic by use of hand signals and the blowing of a whistle. Provides traffic control for blocked traffic on streets and highways, parades, accidents, special events; provides crowd control, security and information during special events.Clean and fire a variety of police weapons, including pistols, rifles and shotguns both in the field and to meet department standards of proficiency.Complete an inventory and operational checklist on vehicle/equipment to ensure proper operations.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.View crime scenes and identify/preserve physical evidence of a crime.Write narrative reports as required in the performance of duty.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.Provide interpersonal and business contacts and stand-by assistance in civil disputes.Directs civilian employees and the public at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc.Determines “probable cause” in making arrest of individuals; complete required paperwork for those arrests.Determines when and under what circumstances to use less-lethal or deadly force.Search, arrest, and transport suspects.Administer first aid when needed and coordinate emergency personnel and resources in crisis situations.Act as public relations officer for the city and foster good relationships with businesses, schools, etc.Attends training as assigned; develops and maintains required skills and…
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