07/21/2026
The Hot Springs Police Department is accepting applications if you wish to serve our community.
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in law enforcement, the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas is now accepting applications for police officer. We offer some of the best benefits in the state with a current entry level salary of $52,956 and yearly step increases. We also have sign on bonuses of $10,000 for certified officers and $5,000 for non-certified new hires, payable after 6 months of employment. Other great incentives include a pension retirement system (LOPFI), health insurance, up to $5,400 per year in educational incentives and certificate pay, a $2,600 per year residency incentive, a $1,200 per year uniform allowance, take home vehicles, and many more.
In addition to excellent pay and benefits, the Hot Springs Police Department has many opportunities for career growth and development. After one year of service, officers can apply to several Specialty Units or Divisions within the HSPD, which include:
• SWAT
• K-9
• Criminal Investigations
• Narcotics Units with assignments to State/Federal Task Forces
• Training Division
• Crisis Negotiators
• Community Police Response Team (C.P.R.T)
Employment application packets can be picked up from the Human Resources Office at City Hall, 133 Convention Blvd, or printed online at www.cityhs.net/jobs. Deadline to submit applications is 4:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. The physical agility test will be administered on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM at DeSoto Park located at 1700 Park Avenue with written exam to follow. Applicants who pass the physical agility test will then respond to the Hot Springs Police Department, 641 Malvern Ave., and take the written exam (70% or greater to pass). For further information about this exciting opportunity, contact our Recruiting Officer, Ofc. Omar Cervantes at 501-321-6789 ext. 6734, or Human Resources at 501-321-6841.
Applicants must be at least 20 years of age, meet all qualifications, and pass all pre-employment background checks and screenings. The City of Hot Springs is an EEO employer.
