Sheriff - Patrol Sergeant

2026 Saline County

Sheriff Sergeant - Patrol

Job Description

Exempt:                                 No

Department:                         Sheriff's Office

Reports To:                           Patrol Lieutenant 

Location:                               735 S Neely St. Benton, AR 72015

Safety Sensitive:                 This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is responsible for the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinance in the protection of life and property for Saline County by enforcing traffic and criminal laws, completing reports from citizens, completing accident reports, answering calls for assistance during designated shifts. Functions as an advisor to lower ranking deputies and assists the Patrol Lieutenant’s while learning supervisory techniques.  This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in patrolling county roads, residential areas, and business districts to enforce traffic and criminal laws and ordinances ensuring the safety of citizens and property; makes arrests and/or issues citations to violators as necessary.


2. Responds to calls from citizens in need of law enforcement assistance (i.e., domestic disturbance, criminal mischief, burglaries, crimes in progress, traffic accidents, etc.); makes arrests and/or issues citations as necessary.


3. Ensures crime scenes and related evidence are secure; processes crime scenes taking photographs and fingerprints; seizes and impounds property as necessary.


4. Receives, tags, and stores evidence, found property, or property maintained for safekeeping in the property room; presents testimony and evidence in court.


5. Investigates accidents and criminal activities; research leads through interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects, on-line research, and inspection of property/buildings.


6. Prepares detailed incident, arrest, investigation, and related reports; enters data into computer; submits to           supervisor for review.


7. Completes daily activity report reflecting all work activities completed during shift.


8. Assists in the transport of prisoners to jail, to and from court, and to other law enforcement agencies.


9. Attends community crime watch meetings and other community activities to promote crime reduction and                 community-oriented policing by interacting with and educating district residents.


10. Reports to structure fires and other emergencies/disasters as necessary to establish control of situation and ensure public safety and security of property; implement emergency and/or disaster procedures; coordinates activities with Emergency Management staff.


11. Testifies in court and at hearings concerning investigations and citations and/or arrests.


12. Qualifies with use of authorized weapons on a periodic basis.


13. May act as a member of a special operating unit including SWAT, emergency rescues, and water patrol; must meet the minimum qualifications and complete required training if placed on these assignments.


14. Serves warrants in field and in office as individuals are located.


15. Enforces court orders involving actions such as the service of court summons; removal of property; service of


16.  judgments; and apprehension of individuals.


17. Supervises the shift in Patrol Sergeants absence.


18. Reviews reports/documents prepared by Patrol Deputies.


19. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
    

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or have passed the General Education Development (GED) testing indication high school graduation level.  Home school diplomas will not substitute for the above unless approved by the Commission.  Documentary evidence shall consist of official transcript, diplomas or GED test report form.  In unusual circumstances the Commission may be required to accept other documentation and in such cases the decision of the Commission will be final. Home schooling diplomas will not be accepted unless approved by the Commission.  Plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per year;

Qualify with a score of 80% with all firearms he/she will be using or carry;

Complete mandated yearly classes as specified by the Commission on Law Enforcement and Training.

Physical Readiness Testing:  The Sheriff will authorize appropriate personnel to conduct physical readiness testing (PRT) of all deputies two (2) times in a calendar year.  All Sworn deputies, to include detention deputies must perform the following:

• Plank (no time requirements)


• Pushups (no number of time requirements)


• One (1) mile walk (no time requirements)

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: Accounting, Database, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing, Data Entry

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supervises a small group (3-7) of employees, usually of lower classifications. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required and performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, a portion of the time. Content of the work supervised is of non-technical nature, but presents numerous situations to which policies and precedents must be interpreted and applied.

Supervises the following departments: Patrol

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Highly repetitive, moderately physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or . The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The position involves regular and irregular hours needed to perform related duties.  Work hours may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload and work-in-progress.  Exposure to danger is possible and carrying a firearm is required.  Knowledge of principle, practice and techniques law enforcement, criminal justice system, self-defense and use of firearms.  This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position as defined by Act 593 of 2017. An essential function is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.  The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. All positions within the Sheriff’s Office are assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy or the Patrol Captain and are subject to be changed when deemed in the best interest of the Sheriff’s Office operation.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the needs of the department and requirements of the job change.

PATROL SERGEANT

• Starting at a rate of $57,017 annually (84 hours per 14-day period) with holiday pay of $3,759 for 12 recognized holidays for a new hire or an established employee certified by CLEST prior to employment with 5 years of Law Enforcement experience. An established employee is an individual who has been full-time Saline County employee for more than 90 days. 


• As with all law enforcement positions, overtime is earned after physically working 85.5 hours during the 14-day work period. All time up to 85.5 hours is paid at straight time and all hours over 85.5 are paid at time and one-half.


• This position is eligible for certificate pay according to the certification schedule and paid the first pay period in December each year.

• Bilingual pay once proficiency has been established.

• This position is designated as a “safety sensitive” position as defined by Act 593 of 2017. An essential function of this position is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee’s coverage provided the employee obtains a wellness check within designated time frame. 


• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee’s gross towards the employee’s retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 4:30 PM ON 5/12/2026

SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

POSTED 5/14/2026 ON BAMBOOHR

THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 4:30 PM ON 5/21/2026