The Dover School District is planning to develop a police department as part of our school system for the 25-26 school year. We will employ two School Resource Officers. Qualification requirements are listed below. If interested please complete an application through our website. If you have any questions please contact Josh Daniels at josh.daniels@doverschools.net or 479-331-2916.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position of police officer with the Dover Public Schools Police Department:
• Valid Arkansas Driver’s License: Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license from the state of Arkansas.
• Clean Disciplinary Record: Applicants must have no prior history of disciplinary actions that would impair their ability to serve as a law enforcement officer.
• Background Investigation: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes criminal, employment, financial, and personal history checks.
• Basic Police Academy Completion: Must have successfully completed the Basic Police Academy through the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA).
• SRO Certification: Must complete required School Resource Officer (SRO) certification within one year of appointment to the position.
• Drug Test: Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for applicants seeking the position of School Resource officer:

• Certified Law Enforcement Officer: Preference will be given to candidates who are already certified as law enforcement officers in the state of Arkansas.
• Experience Working with Youth: Prior experience working with children and adolescents in an educational or similar setting is preferred.
• Previous SRO Experience: Experience as a School Resource Officer is highly desirable.
• Crisis Intervention Training: Preference will be given to candidates with crisis intervention or de-escalation training.
• Advanced Law Enforcement Certifications: Candidates with advanced certifications in law enforcement (e.g., ALERRT Active Shooter, Firearms instructor, etc.) preferred.