The City of Jonesboro does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, marital or veteran status or other legally protected status.
Current Openings
THE JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT will be testing for the position of police officer on Saturday, November 06, 2010. Police officers are employed for the purpose of maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, protecting the rights, lives and property of citizens, and enforcing the laws. State regulations require police officers to be at least 21 years of age or older, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be a U.S. citizen, and have no felony convictions. Applicants will be required to meet these state requirements, pass physical agility tests, written test, drug screen, polygraph, medical and psychological examinations, and an intensive background investigation. Starting pay for certified and non-certified officers is currently $29,625.12. Benefits available include medical, dental, vacation, sick leave, pension, take-home vehicles, advanced training opportunities, pay incentive plan, and others. Applications may be picked up at the Jonesboro Police Department, 410 W. Washington, Jonesboro, AR 72401 or may be obtained from our website at www.jonesboropolice.com, and will be accepted through October 27, 2010. Questions should be directed to Sgt. Stephen McDaniel at (870) 336-7117 or (870) 935-5562 The City of Jonesboro does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, political status, disability status, or other legally protected status.
Animal Control Officer -This position is responsible for enforcing Federal, State and local laws regarding stray, dangerous, nuisance and improperly kept domestic, wild, exotic animals and livestock. May administer euthanasia to animals by intravenous injection; maintains records of euthanasia drug use; disposes of remains. Performs clerical tasks, including answering the telephone and maintaining service call and other logs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to four years high school, plus 12 months related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applications will be accepted at the Human Resources Department or on our website through the close of business, Thursday September 9, 2010.
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