To enhance the quality of life in the City of Rogers by working cooperatively with all the people of our community to enforce the law, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime, and provide for a safe environment.
The Rogers Police Department was founded in 1881 in the City of Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas. Located in the Ozarks, it is part of the Northwest Arkansas region, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. The City is approximately thirty-four square miles with a population of approximately 69,000.
The department has transformed itself many times over the years to meet the community’s growing needs. As with its growth, the staff will continue to expand in technology and resources in the spirit of progress and accomplishment for the City of Rogers.
The 911 Telecommunicator I receives emergency and non-emergency incident reports, including 911 calls, and enters information into the computer while communicating with callers. This position operates public safety dispatching equipment, gathers critical information, determines the appropriate response, and dispatches police, fire, or other emergency personnel as needed.
The dispatch center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This role requires strong attention to detail, calm decision-making, multitasking, and the ability to communicate clearly during stressful situations. No prior experience is required; training is provided.
The Community Service Officer performs a variety of specialized public safety support duties for the Rogers Police Department. This position assists with prisoner processing and transportation, non-emergency response, public inquiries, reports, records, and other operational support tasks both inside the Police Department headquarters and throughout the City.
This role requires professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to interact respectfully with the public, detainees, law enforcement personnel, and other agencies. The position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening.
The Police Officer serves the City of Rogers by enforcing the law, preserving the peace, reducing the fear of crime, and helping provide a safe environment for residents, businesses, and visitors.
This position works cooperatively with the community to enhance quality of life in Rogers through professional law enforcement service, public safety response, crime prevention, and community engagement.
The Services Representative performs a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative support duties for the Rogers Police Department. This position requires sound judgment when interpreting and applying laws, policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines.