Police Officer; 71st Academy

Be part of a professional, community-focused department with competitive pay, strong benefits, and real career growth.

Applicantmustbe
21yearsofage,andnotover
45yearsofage(unlesspriormemberoftheOklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System).

Highschooldiplomaorequivalent.

College hours preferred.

Valid driver’slicense.

Out-of-stateapplicantsmustobtainan

Oklahoma

Driver’s license as required by Police Department, if selected.

Working and interacting with others.

Performing strenuous physical activities for long periods of time. Controllingpersonalemotionsandreactions.

Communicatingverballyandinwriting.

Performingeffectivelyin stressful and emergency situations.

Operating police vehicle and equipment.

Enforcestateandfederallaws,city ordinances,andtrafficlaws;operatealawenforcement vehicle; make arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses and obtain information for required reports; use a firearm proficiently; conduct criminal investigations; conduct vehicle accident investigations; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; engage in law enforcement patrol functions; respond immediately to emotional, high stress, or physically taxing situations without warning; and perform related duties as required. AbilitytotestifyinlegalproceedingswithnoconflictinrelationtoU.S.Supreme Court Brady V.Maryland,

373 U.S. 83 (1963).

Ability to obtain CLEET certification.

Perform work in emergency situations involving hazardous conditions andusediscretionintakingaction.

Analyzecomplexandunknownsituations,determinealternativestrategies, anddrawconclusions.

Performeffectivelyduringprolongedperiodsofstress.

Physicalabilityandstrengthand endurance to run after/apprehend/gain/sustain/ control over or move unruly suspects.

Physical ability to climb, jump, crawl, or otherwise surmount physical obstacles, as well as run for various distances.

Ability to lift and carrymoderatelyheavy(25-50lb.)toheavy(50-100lb.)materials,suppliesandequipment.

Abilitytomaintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.

Exposedtounknownanddangerousconditions.

Requiredtoadheretoahighstandardof personal appearance, morals, ethics, and conduct.

Drives vehicles under dangerous and hazardous conditions.

Exposedtoinclementweatherconditions.

Exposedtopotentiallyhazardousdiseasesandmaterials.

Maybe required to work variations in hours of assignment, duration, and scheduling.

Selected applicants must pass extensive background investigation, physical ability test,written test,polygraph,psychological test,physical examination,drug screen,andmustbeabletomeetthe requirements of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Incentive Pay
• Special Team andFTOPay
• Longevity Pay
• This is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana & Patient Protection Act. Even with a medical marijuana card, a positive drug screen for marijuana is disqualifying.