Looking for Employment?
The Union County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for Jail Officers and Dispatchers to fill vacancies in the Department. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The State of Arkansas requires the following minimum criteria:
Every officer employed by a law enforcement unit shall:
a. Be a citizen of the United States.
b. Be at least 18 years of age.
c. Be free of felony record. A felony record shall mean having entered a plea of guilty, been found guilty, or otherwise having been convicted of an offense, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state penitentiary. The fact that an individual has received a pardon, or their record has been expunged shall not release the individual from having a felony record for the purposes of this regulation.
d. Be of good character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
e. Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level.
f. Be interviewed personally prior to employment by the Sheriff or his representative, or representatives, to determine such things as the applicant's motivation, appearance, demeanor, attitude and ability to communicate.
g. Possess a valid driver's license.
The application can be downloaded
HERE it is 11 pages (1.5 meg please be patient with the download) and is the standard form required by the State. Applications can also be picked up and filled out at the Union County Sheriff's Office.
The Union County Sheriff's Office is a great place to work. In a Jailer or Dispatch capacity you will have every other 3-day weekend off (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!!)!! Good Luck and thanks for your interest!