Springdale Police Department Hiring Process
1. Pre-qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the pre-qualification requirements before applying.
Pre-Qualification Requirements
Be No Less Than 21 Years of Age
Be a United States Citizen
Must Be Able to Read and Write the English Language
Must Be of Good Moral Character
No Felony Convictions
Possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Possess a Valid Driver's License
Submit to and Pass All Requirements Listed on This Page
2. Fill out an Application
To begin the process, fill out an application and turn it in to the City of Springdale Human Resources Department. Attach copies of your Birth Certificate/Proof of Citizenship, High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Driver's License, Social Security Card and Military Discharge/DD-214 to your application.
3. Letter from Training
When the Springdale Police Department is ready to move forward with hiring, you will be contacted by the SPD Training Unit. They will notify you of further requirements, testing dates and times, and answer any questions you may have.
4. Written Test
Applicants must pass the written test to continue in the process.
5. Civil Service Interview
This is an interview in front of the Springdale Civil Service Commission Members.
6. Rankings
Based on your score from the Written Examination and the Civil Service Interview, you will be ranked by the Civil Service Commission on a certified list.
7. Physical Fitness Test
The Springdale Police Department uses the Law Enforcement Physical Abilities Test, which was developed using the Springdale Police Officer job description. All applicants will be required to successfully complete the test within the allotted time of four minutes and thirty seconds to continue in the hiring process.
8. Background Investigation
Based on where you rank and available positions, you may then be asked to submit to a background investigation.
9. Springdale Police Interview Board
If you pass the background investigation, you will interview in front of members of the Springdale Police Department's Command Staff.
10. Conditional Hire
Once you pass through steps 1-9, you may be given a conditional letter of hire. After receiving a conditional letter of hire, successful applicants must complete a polygraph examination, a drug screen, and a psychological evaluation.
11. Start Date
If you make it past all phases, you will be given a start date. Once you begin, you will complete a variety of tasks to include the 12 week Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy and a 14 week Field Training program.