Employment Opportunities

The following are current job listings for the City of Bentonville.  Refer to "Employment Applications" in the "Quick Links" section of this page (right hand column), to download an application.  You can also pick up an application at the front door of City Hall. 

Completed applications and/or resumes may be faxed to (479) 271-5913 or mailed to City of Bentonville, Attn: Human Resources, 117 West Central, Bentonville, AR  72712.  For more information or to e-mail your application and/or resume, please contact Ed Wheeler, Human Resources Coordinator. 

The City of Bentonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, political status, disability status or other legally protected status.

Click on the job title below to see details. If you apply for one of these openings, please indicate which opening you are applying for.

WE ONLY ACCEPT RESUMES/APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS THAT ARE OPEN. RESUMES/ APPLICATIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED FOR POSITIONS THAT ARE NOT POSTED OR ARE CLOSED WILL BE SHREDDED.

• Probation Officer/Bailiff
• Systems Tech
• Powerline Electrician
• Telecommunicator
• Parks Director

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Monitor compliance of assigned probationers with orders of the Court.  Investigate and document required information for pre-sentence reports.  Communicate with probationers outside of Court hours, and with Sheriff’s Department to monitor work release prisoners.  Coordinate with Court Clerks to set hearings for noncompliant probationers.  Collect probation fees.  Be present at all Court sessions to attend to the physical security of persons in the Courtroom, maintain custody of defendants and of physical evidence, administer oaths to witnesses,  act as usher of officials and other persons appearing in Court, coordinate activities of Court Clerks and Judge in Courtroom, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

H.S. diploma or GED.  AR Law Enforcement Training Acadamy (ALETA) Certified Preferred.  Related experience preferred.

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Serves as team member in the Computer Systems Group.   Performs technical and specialized work in the installation, diagnosis, testing, and maintenance of the City’s personal computers, terminals, printers, and data communications and telecommunications equipment.  Provides technical assistance to City employees who use such equipment.  Maintains all related records and inventories.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent. Requires combination of education and experience sufficient to perform all required duties at fully competent level, including college level courses in the computer field or related experience, and good organizational skills.  Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in logical, organized manner, and to work harmoniously and effectively with users.   Also requires valid Arkansas Driver’s License. 

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Performs skilled technical construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground high-voltage electrical distribution systems. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED; completion of four-year apprentice program, and completion of hot line schools and seminars.  Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment of power line construction, maintenance and repair, and of electricity as applied to distribution systems.   Ability to train and supervise Apprentice Powerline Electricians and Electric Groundworkers.  Must be able to work at moderate heights and climb poles, work under adverse weather conditions, and work with high and low voltage.  Must possess valid CDL and be able/willing to work “On Call”.

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Duties include operating and monitoring radio dispatch, telephone and computers systems; receiving, logging and dispatching calls to appropriate personnel.  Eight-hour set shifts (days, evenings, nights) with rotating days off. This is a “Night Shift” position working either 2:00PM - 10:00PM or 10:00PM – 6:00AM T.D.B.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent, the ability to make decisions quickly under pressure, to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with good communications and computer skills.

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Duties include planning, promoting, organizing, and administering all public recreation services for the City. Evaluates effectiveness of recreation areas, facilities, and services and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups.  Prepares budget and directs expenditure of department funds.  Serves as technical adviser to City and as recreation consultant to community. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Requires B.A. degree recreation management or related field and direct management experience in recreation management. 

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