Hiring Process

Notice:

We have recently made changes and improvements to the hiring process.  Additional changes and improvements may be made in the coming months as they are identified and evaluated.

Overview

There are nine (9) initial steps to the hiring process that applicants must be willing and able to complete:

1. Complete the City of Batesville Employment Application and Personal History Statement
2. Complete Entrance Exam (65 questions), Patrol Sergeant Interview, approval by Patrol Lieutenant
3. CLEST contacted to ensure applicant is eligible (Lieutenant)
4. Background investigation conducted (BPD Investigator)
5. Complete and sign Fingerprint Consent and Challenge Form (FBI), submit fingerprints for clearance through the Arkansas State Police and FBI
6. Complete Psychological Form and screening.  Must provide additional documents at this time (e.g. birth certificate, DD-214, passport, GED/HS diploma, Arkansas DL, college transcripts).
7. Be scheduled for and complete a drug screening test.
8. Complete a Medical Examination Report along with scheduling and performing a medical examination.
9. Fingerprint returns processed.

After the initial employment process, there are additional steps to complete before becoming a certified officer:

1. Complete Initial Employment Report
2. ACIC and NCIC printouts completed
3. Code of Ethics administered and signed
4. Read and acknowledge BPD Policy
5. Complete CLEST required online training (CLEST Portal)
6. Complete and graduate Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Basic Certification class*
7. Complete BPD Field Training Officer (FTO) Program successfully*

*Fully-certified officers in good standing within the CLEST date requirement of last employment in a certified position will not need to attend the academy again, and will have a separate FTO program.  Out-of-state certified officers will need to complete an online course, but do not need to attend an academy if their certification is accepted by AR CLEST.