Law Enforcement Officer

1. Starting pay ranges from $46,733.44-$60,038.88 annually depending on experience, education, and certification level.
2. 160 hours of paid sick leave a year
3. 120 hours of paid  vacation
4. Unused vacation and sick hour rollover. Sick time caps out at 720 hours, and vacation does not cap out.
5. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
6. Opportunities of large departments in a small town environment
7. Supportive Administration
8. Monthly in-house training
9. Opportunities for off-site training in your choice of specialization.

1. One of only six bomb squads in the state
2. Active SWAT Team
3. Police Canine program
4. Criminal investigations
5. Narcotic investigations
6. Several federal taskforce positions
7. School Resource Officer positions

Please fill out the applications below or E-Mail arussell@eldoradopolice.org for applications. Please leave your name, phone number, and if you are currently a certified officer. If you do not hear back from us please feel free to call 870-881-4800 and ask for LT. Andrew Russell. Please look over the Application before filling it out. It is an extensive application and you will not be able to save and continue at a later time.

**The Link is a PDF copy of our application if you wish to print it and complete it.

PDF Application

Once this form is completed and submitted, please bring the originals of the following forms to the El Dorado Police Department. We will make copies and the originals will be returned to you.

• Birth Certificate of Proof or Citizenship
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) 
• Valid Driver’s License
• Social Security Card
• DD-214 (For applicants with Military experience only)

Once the application and forms are completed and turned in, you will receive a study guide that is to be returned on the day of the test.

Thanks,

Chief Kenny Hickman

Patrolmen make between $46,733.44-60,038.88 (dependent on time and experience) a year which depends upon incentives and time upon coming in the door (see 2nd paragraph). We have generous benefits for officers including paid health insurance for employees, a take home police unit, vacation that starts at three weeks a year and progresses up to six, sick leave (13.3hrs a month) that accrues up to 720 hours. The unused sick leave is payable upon retirement. Upon completion of training if not before a take home unit is supplied. Patrol works 12 hour shifts with every other weekend off. There are regular overtime opportunities. Uniforms and equipment are provided with a $300.00 a year additional equipment allowance for patrol. Non uniformed officers in Administration, Detectives, and Narcotics receive $900.00 annually in clothing allowance.

Transfers/Certified officers qualify “immediately” for incentives of 1, 5, and 10 year anniversary raises, education and certificate pay. For example a certified officer with 5 years experience with a Bachelor Degree and an Intermediate Certificate would start at $25.23hr / $55,304.16 yr.

In addition to competitive pay we have distinct characteristics that are the “best of both worlds”. Put another way, we offer big city opportunities/experiences in a smaller town setting. We have officers on several federal and state task forces. As a consequence we have the benefit of specialized training and capabilities often not afforded within a moderate sized department. We partner with federal, state, and local agencies with greatly enhances our capabilities and reach. Still, your value and contribution won’t get lost in a numbers game. There is room to grow. Bring your “A” game and grow with us!