City of Little Rock
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!!! 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
. Salary Progression
2025
2026
Entry
55,161.60
57,928.00 Year 1
58,468.80
61,401.60 Year 2
62,566.40 65,707.20 Year 3
66,643.20 69,992.00
Year 4
$70,699.20
74,235.20 Year 5
$70,699.20
74,235.20 Year 6
75,088.00 78,852.80 Year 7
75,088.00 78,852.80 Year 8
80,808.00 84,864.00 Year 15
84,052.80 88,275.20
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 .
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.
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 2025 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 Employment Services via email at
civilservice@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
lrjobs.littlerock.gov . 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 below: First Quarter
Friday, January 31st, 2025 @1:00pm (In-Person) Thursday, February 6th, 2025 @1:00pm (
In-Person) Thursday, February, 20th, 2025 @1:00pm (Remote) Friday, February 21st, 2025 @8:30am (Remote) Thursday February 27th @1:00pm (Remote) Friday February 28th @8:30am (Remote) Saturday March 1st @9:00am (In-Person) Friday March 21st @8:30am (Remote) Second Quarter (TBD)
Friday April 10th, 2025 @1:00pm (in-person) Friday April 18th, 2025 @1pm (in-person) Thursday April 24th @1:00pm (Remote) Friday April 25th @8:30am (Remote) Thursday April 30th @1:00pm (In-person) Thursday May 8th @9:00 (in-person) Saturday May 24th @8:30m Friday May 30th @8:30am (Remote Friday June 13th @9:00am (in-person) Friday June 20th @9:30am (in-person) Saturday June 21st @8:30am (remote) Friday June 27th @1:00pm (Remote)
Third Quarter (TBD) Wednesday July 2nd @9:30am (in-person) Saturday July 12th @8:30am (Remote)
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 lrjobs.littlerock.gov 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.) #J-18808-Ljbffr
REMOTE TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE!!! 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
. Salary Progression
2025
2026
Entry
55,161.60
57,928.00 Year 1
58,468.80
61,401.60 Year 2
62,566.40 65,707.20 Year 3
66,643.20 69,992.00
Year 4
$70,699.20
74,235.20 Year 5
$70,699.20
74,235.20 Year 6
75,088.00 78,852.80 Year 7
75,088.00 78,852.80 Year 8
80,808.00 84,864.00 Year 15
84,052.80 88,275.20
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 .
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.
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 2025 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 Employment Services via email at
civilservice@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
lrjobs.littlerock.gov . 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 below: First Quarter
Friday, January 31st, 2025 @1:00pm (In-Person) Thursday, February 6th, 2025 @1:00pm (
In-Person) Thursday, February, 20th, 2025 @1:00pm (Remote) Friday, February 21st, 2025 @8:30am (Remote) Thursday February 27th @1:00pm (Remote) Friday February 28th @8:30am (Remote) Saturday March 1st @9:00am (In-Person) Friday March 21st @8:30am (Remote) Second Quarter (TBD)
Friday April 10th, 2025 @1:00pm (in-person) Friday April 18th, 2025 @1pm (in-person) Thursday April 24th @1:00pm (Remote) Friday April 25th @8:30am (Remote) Thursday April 30th @1:00pm (In-person) Thursday May 8th @9:00 (in-person) Saturday May 24th @8:30m Friday May 30th @8:30am (Remote Friday June 13th @9:00am (in-person) Friday June 20th @9:30am (in-person) Saturday June 21st @8:30am (remote) Friday June 27th @1:00pm (Remote)
Third Quarter (TBD) Wednesday July 2nd @9:30am (in-person) Saturday July 12th @8:30am (Remote)
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 lrjobs.littlerock.gov 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.) #J-18808-Ljbffr