Farmington, Arkansas · Arkansas · City / town police

Farmington Police Department

Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.

Applicant route covered: Entry-level patrol applicants; complete exclusions unverified.

Information last reviewed . Hiring status: not verified.

What we have researched

Advertised annual pay; effective date and progression unverified
$54,251.07/year; confirm current applicable rate

See official pay source for effective dates · Reviewed 2026-10-23. Base pay is not total compensation.

Official pay research source ↗
Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-23. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

  • Advertised minimums: age 21+, diploma/GED and valid license; college coursework is preferred, not required. Confirm full criteria.

Selected requirements, not a complete eligibility or disqualifier checklist.

Lateral entry

Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.

Recruiting contact

Police administration; verify HR email before sending documents

479-267-3411

Hiring outline

  1. Submit the police application to City Hall, 354 W. Main; a resume does not replace it.
  2. Background, medical and psychological screening are listed; complete sequence and test dates need confirmation.

Physical testing

Events, scoring and cutoffs unverified; obtain current employer instructions.

Benefits

Insurance, leave, retirement contributions and tuition reimbursement are advertised; academy funding is not established.

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

Partial guide. October 23, 2026 review found a patrolman advertisement, not a guaranteed continuing vacancy. Posting date/deadline absent. HR email differs from staff directory; confirm by phone.

Official research source ↗Official police contact ↗Official staff directory; verify HR email discrepancy ↗

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Sources and review dates by topic

A general page review does not confirm every topic. These are research records—not a guarantee that requirements remain unchanged or that a job is open.

  • Minimum requirements: Pending review · · Topic source ↗
  • Lateral entry: Separate source check not recorded
  • Hiring process: Pending review · · Topic source ↗
  • Physical testing: Separate source check not recorded
  • Pay: Pending review · · Topic source ↗
  • Recruiting contact: Source checked · · Topic source ↗
  • Benefits: Pending review · · Topic source ↗
  • Incentives: Separate source check not recorded

Official recruiting resources

Official Arkansas police department and entry-level information ↗Official application submission and advertised entry-level position ↗Official staff directory; confirm inconsistent HR email spelling ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Which applicant route does this Farmington Police Department guide cover?

Entry-level patrol applicants; complete exclusions unverified.

What minimum requirements are recorded for Farmington Police Department?

Advertised minimums: age 21+, diploma/GED and valid license; college coursework is preferred, not required. Confirm full criteria. These are selected requirements, not the complete current eligibility or disqualifier list.

What salary information is available for Farmington Police Department?

Advertised annual pay; effective date and progression unverified: $54,251.07/year; confirm current applicable rate. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.

What hiring process does Farmington Police Department describe?

Submit the police application to City Hall, 354 W. Main; a resume does not replace it. Background, medical and psychological screening are listed; complete sequence and test dates need confirmation.

What physical testing information is available for Farmington Police Department?

Events, scoring and cutoffs unverified; obtain current employer instructions.

What benefits information is available for Farmington Police Department?

Insurance, leave, retirement contributions and tuition reimbursement are advertised; academy funding is not established.

Is Farmington Police Department hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Farmington Police Department research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-23. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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