Police Officer

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Be certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards Training Academy as a Police Officer or become certified within one (1) year of employment.  (Possibility of a one-year extension).
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Current and valid Arkansas driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate and maintain a good rapport with the campus population. 
• Engages in and maintains control of situations/persons through use of minimal force needed in required situations.
• Able to pass a medical physical examination.
• Able to pass a psychological examination.
• Ability to walk 8 to 12 miles in an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Ability to climb stairwells.

• Associates degree or higher.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.