Requirements & Disqualifiers

  1. Requirements
  2. Disqualifiers

If you meet these requirements, you may complete an application. Carefully read all of the instructions and return the accurate and fully completed application (PDF) to:
City of West Memphis Human Resource Office
604 East Cooper
West Memphis, AR

  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license or a valid driver’s license from another state that can be converted to an Arkansas driver’s license.
  • Have uncorrected vision of 20/100 corrected to 20/20 or better.
  • Pass a physical examination
  • Pass a psychological examination
  • Pass a very restrictive drug test

Required Documents

You must include copies of the following with your application. None of the copies are returnable.

  • Authorization for release of personal information form
  • Certified birth certificate
  • DD Form 214 - long/unedited if applicable
  • Driver’s license
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Personal inquiry waiver form
  • Proof of citizenship (naturalization papers)
  • Standards and training personal history statement