Police Corporal – Public Safety

About the role

Join the UAMS Police Department to protect patients, employees, students, visitors, and the campus community. Reporting to the Chief of Police and a Patrol Sergeant, you will enforce traffic, criminal, and parking regulations while maintaining a safe environment.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate campus accidents and complete required reports.
• Patrol interior and exterior of campus buildings, providing a visible presence.
• Enforce traffic‑control duties and campus parking regulations.
• Make arrests when necessary and provide court testimony as directed.
• Supervise Patrol Officers and Security Officers in the absence of senior staff.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of law‑enforcement experience.
• At least 21 years of age with a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
• Certification as a Police Officer through the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
• Ability to walk 8–12 miles during a 12‑hour shift and climb multiple flights of stairs.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision health plans for qualifying staff and families.
• Holiday, vacation and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement plan with up to 10 % matched contribution.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts and concierge prescription delivery on campus.