Police App Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation Join our force and become a guardian of our city's streets, where every action you take makes a lasting impact on the safety and security of our community. Embrace the challenge, uphold justice, and be the steadfast hero our city needs. Dare to make a difference as a police officer with us.

REMOTE TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE!!. Seating is limited to 10 applicants per session. In order to utilize Remote Testing, you must have access to BOTH of the following: Mobile smartphone or tablet.

The GoToMeeting app will be used as the video/audio app for the Test Proctor to monitor and communicate with candidates during the exam. Desktop or Laptop PC running Windows 10 or later OR a MacOS 10.13 or later. The Safe Exam Browser will be downloaded to this device in order for candidates to take the exam

* Take Home Car Program * $10,000 Hiring Incentive payable upon Academy graduation. * $5,000 Residency Incentive Program. POLICE OFFICER PAY RATES STEP YEARS IN RANK 2026 PAY RATES 2027 PAY RATES 1 NEW HIRE 27.85 57,928.00 29.25 60,840.00 2 1 29.52 61,401.60 31.00 64,480.00 3 2 31.59 65,707.20 33.17 68,993.60 4 3 33.65 69,992.00 35.34 73,507.20 5 4 35.69 74,235.20 37.48 77,958.40 6 5 (no increase) 35.69 74,235.20 37.48 77,958.40 7 6 37.91 78,852.80 39.81 82,804.80 8 7 (no increase) 37.91 78,852.80 39.81 82,804.80 9 8 40.80 84,864.00 42.84 89,107.20 10 15 42.44 88,275.20 44.57 92,705.60 NEW PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING- Click Below Sequence 02_1.mp4 Essential Functions Essential Job Functions: For a full list of essential job functions, visit the job description here

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. To speak directly with a recruiter, please click here or email LRPDRecruitment@littlerock.gov. Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for employment as a Police Officer with the Little Rock Police Department, applicants must meet the criteria established by the State of Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement, the State of Arkansas Civil Service Statutes, and the Little Rock Civil Service Rules and Regulations (list is not all inclusive)

Please click HERE to review these eligibility requirements. Application Requirements Only on-line applications will be accepted for this position. Application and supplemental questions must be submitted and completed fully to be considered for the November 2026 Police Academy.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please submit your request via email to HRlaborrelations@littlerock.gov. If you would like to request a military accommodation in the application and/or testing process, you must notify City of LR Testing & Promotion via email at Jcurtner@littlerock.gov. Any such requests must be submitted BEFORE the date of the written examination

APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants are required to complete an application and all supplemental questions on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/littlerock. Candidates will receive a confirmation email once their application has been submitted successfully. Human Resources will submit all candidates to LRPD personnel for a preliminary background check

If any of the following are found during the preliminary background, the candidate will be automatically disqualified: Invalid driver's license Prior felony conviction - NOTE: Expunged and/or pardoned felonies still disqualify candidates from employment as a Police Officer. Prior domestic abuse conviction Excessive traffic points accrued within the past three years. Applicants who have successfully completed the on-line application, supplemental questions, and the preliminary background check will receive additional information about scheduling for the written/online exam and physical endurance and ability testing.

Test dates will be available on a first come first served basis. Testing dates will be provided upon testing eligibility verification. The Department reserves the right to add additional dates or amend these dates based on departmental need.

Additional information about the hiring process is available on our website at www.littlerock.gov. APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: It is critically important that you keep your contact information up-to-date. Please log into your account at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/littlerock to update any of your personal information, as well as to check on the status of your application

Please keep your account username and password available for this purpose.)