Police Officer

POSITION REPORTS TO

Police Sergeant, Police Chief

None.

33-3051.01 Police Patrol Officers

• 21 years of age
• English proficiency
• U.S. Citizen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record
• Must not be a current user of controlled substances
• Must not be a convicted felon or have disqualifying criminal histories or pending criminal or civil actions
• Must have acceptable MMPI (or related psychological examination) score
• Must demonstrate physical agility through prescribed testing
• Subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen
• Subject to a pre‑employment criminal background check and pre‑employment polygraph
• Subject to signing a confidentiality agreement

Prevents and deters crime through community patrol, crime investigation, and enforcement of state law and municipal ordinance.

• Successfully complete the departmental Field Training Program under the direction of a Field Training Officer during the one‑year probationary period
• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
• Patrol City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law
• Interrogate suspects, interview witnesses and drivers
• Investigate and render assistance at the scene of vehicular accidents; summon ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; take measurements and draw diagram of scene
• Coordinate activities with other officers or other City departments as needed
• Exchange information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtain advice and direction from supervisors regarding cases, policies and procedures as directed
• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities; preserve evidence using training and standard acceptable practices; complete daily log of activity
• Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area
• Operate cell phones, two‑way radios, handguns, shotguns, rifles, radar equipment, breathalyzers, cameras and other equipment as required and demonstrate proficiency as required
• Identify, pursue, physically apprehend and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
• Drive patrol vehicle responding promptly to calls for assistance
• Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved
• Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries
• Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and whether a crime has been committed
• Testify credibly in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases
• Read and interpret maps and give directions; photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses
• Maintain departmental equipment, supplies and facilities
• Maintain contact with the general public, court officials and other city officials in the performance of police operating activities
• Maintain confidentiality of records
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed
• Perform other duties as required

• The Police Department runs smoothly and efficiently
• Laws are understood, adhered to and enforced in accordance with statutes and ordinances
• Contact with public is professional and meets departmental standards
• Effective working relations exist with City personnel
• Management is appropriately informed
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable departmental rules, regulations and policies
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Some college preferred.

Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License at the time of hire.

Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certified, or able to obtain within 12 months of employment.