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Sergeant Austin Conrade

Recruitment & Training

"Choosing a career in law enforcement is a significant decision, not just for you, but for your entire family. At the Cabot Police Department, we don’t expect you to navigate this path alone.

My goal as your recruiting officer is to provide clarity and support through every stage of our hiring process. Whether you are curious about the physical agility test, the written exam, or how your specific military or lateral experience translates to our department, I am here to help. We aren't just looking for people to fill a shift; we are looking for men and women of character who want to grow with us and protect the community we love.

If you have the drive to serve, we have a place for you. I look forward to meeting you during the process."

The recruiting and hiring process for the Cabot Police Department is primarily taken care of by the Professional Standards Division. Sergeant Austin Conrade and Lieutenant Nick Thompson take care of the majority of this process and are the main points of contact.

The City of Cabot provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; disability unrelated to job requirements; genetic information; marital status; status as a veteran or member of the military or national guard; or any classification or activity protected by the equal protection clause or other provision of the United States or Arkansas Constitution; in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The city's commitment in this regard extends to all employment related decisions and terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline and training.

To get your career with the Cabot Police Department started, check the following page for current job postings and opportunities: Click Here for City of Cabot Jobs!

If job openings are available, and you are interested in joining our team and making a difference, please submit your application.

The City of Cabot is extremely proud and grateful for the men and women that serve as Police Officers all across the world, and especially here in Cabot. For those who are interested in becoming apart of this, please view the information below.

Application Process

Minimum Requirements Overview

as established by

Certified Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST)

Applicant must be 21 years of age
Applicant must be a United States Citizen
Applicant must be free from any felony convictions
Applicant must not have been convicted of a Domestic Violence related offense
Applicant must possess a valid driver's license
Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED
Applicant must be of good moral character and pass an extensive background.
Applicant must pass a psychological and physical evaluation by a doctor.

Hiring Process Overview

Once an application is submitted, applicants will receive an email regarding the date, time and location of the first section of the hiring process: The Written Examination. Applicants must score a 70% or above on the written examination to continue. After the examinations are taken, qualifying applicants will be contacted to schedule the time, date, and location of the next event, the Physical Agility Test. The physical agility test is a pass or fail test. The test is used as a measure of an applicants ability to perform physical tasks associated with what they may encounter in the line of duty. All qualifying applicants will then be contacted again to establish the time, date, and location of the next segment, the Panel Interview. The panel interview is considered a pass or fail event. The applicant will be interviewed by a pre-selected panel of interviewers, who will ask the applicant various questions on multiple different topics. Once all panel interviews are conducted, the qualifying applicants will enter the Background Investigation portion of the hiring process. These background interviews are conducted by the Cabot Police Department's Professional Standards Division. If an applicant is able to complete all steps in the process, the applicant will be placed on a hire list and will be contacted according to performance in all events.