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License Description Law Enforcement Officers are responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal, traffic or highway laws of the state. No individual shall serve, be employed or otherwise function as a law enforcement officer in the state who is not certified by the Commission at the appropriate classification for the position held by the individual. Requirements: 1) Must be a citizen of the United States. 2) Must be at least 21 years of age. 3) Must be fingerprinted for a search of state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. 4) Must be free of a felony record. 5) Must be of good character as determined by a thorough background investigation. 6) Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Development (GED) test. 7) Must be examined by a licensed physician and meet certain physical requirements. 8) Must be interviewed personally prior to employment by the department head or his representative, or representatives to determine such things as the applicant's motivation, appearance, demeanor, attitude and ability to communicate. 9) Must be examined by an individual licensed to practice psychiatry or psychology and qualified to perform such evaluations in the State of Arkansas, who after examination finds the officer to be competent and recommends the agency hire the individual. 10) Must possess a valid driver's license. 11) Must complete the training hours required for the officer's classification within the time period specified in CLEST Rules. 12) Must complete an approved firearms qualification and review departmental policies, specifically policies covering the use of force, criminal law, and emergency vehicle operations. 13) For continued employment, must successfully complete a minimum of twenty four (24) hours of approved certified training annually, to include firearms qualification, Racial Profiling, and duty to intervene. 14) Must be free of a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction.
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Public Safety
Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training
4 State Police Plaza Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682 2260
Chris.Chapmond@dps.arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Felony convictions prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2023
Physical Requirements Physical exam required
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