Patrol Officer

Ponca City, OK
Ponca City Police Department

Salary: $24.63 Non-CLEET Certified ($51,230.40 annually).

Essential Functions:

  • Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operates the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
  • Patrol assigned area of City and enforces state and federal laws and City ordinances; patrols and examines building and residences to detect suspicious conditions and handles situations accordingly.
  • Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas; reports safety hazards; responds to scene of accident, administers first aid, and investigates cause and file accident reports; issues citations to violators of traffic laws.
  • Visit the scene of crimes and accidents; searches for and preserves evidence; investigates and interviews victims; witnesses and potential suspects; apprehend those suspected of crimes; participates in line-ups; makes oral and written reports; provides testimony in court.
  • Speaks before citizen’s groups and participates in various training sessions.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be at least 21 at time of hire.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Must pass physical agility test.
  • Must pass written test.
  • No convictions for domestic abuse.
  • No convictions for crimes of moral turpitude.
  • Pass an Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory.
  • Pass a Background investigation.
  • Stable work history.
  • Interview Board.
  • Must be able to pass polygraph.
  • Good moral character.
  • Available to work any shift, nights and weekends.
  • Pass the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System’s physical standards.