Police Officer

Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City Police Department

Salary: $66,252.24

Position Summary:

Upon completion of the Police Department Recruit Academy, the probationary officer is assigned to field duty which consists of both routine and complex law enforcement responsibilities and can include assignment(s) in specialized law enforcement units. This job requires the officer to enforce federal and state laws, city ordinances, case laws and to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and actions on the job can have a strong impact on the safety and welfare of the public. An officer can be involved in situations which result in the loss of life, or in the taking of another person’s life. A police officer is the most visible representative of the local government in a range of public relations functions, including; talking to a variety of groups and individuals, communicating with other law enforcement agencies; and talking with professionals such as judges, lawyers, and doctors. The job is also physically demanding, requiring the stamina and strength to work assigned shifts under all environmental conditions, ride in or drive a motor vehicle safely for extended periods of time, defend himself/herself and others in actual physical combat, occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects, and climb, jump, or otherwise surmount physical obstacles, and run various distances.

Essential Functions:

1. Operates a motor vehicle safely for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operates the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
2. Assists stranded motorists by jumping dead batteries, changing flat tires, and pushing vehicles.
3. Defends self and others by engaging in actual physical combat.
4. Stands for long periods of time while directing and controlling traffic by use of hand signals and the blowing of a whistle.
5. Cleans and fires a variety of police weapons, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns both in the field and to meet department standards of proficiency.
6. Lifts people and heavy objects, as well as pushes very heavy objects such as a disabled vehicle.
7. Learns to type on mobile computer terminal in a police vehicle as a means of gathering and exchanging information.
8. Climbs, jumps, crawls, or otherwise surmounts physical obstacles, as well as runs for various distances.
9. Works assigned shifts, which may require adjusting eating and sleeping habits.
10. Withstands obnoxious odors and views heinous crime scenes, while identifying and preserving physical evidence of a crime.

Requirements:

  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • 21-45 years of age. Applicants may complete an application and proceed in the hiring process at 20 years of age if they will turn 21 by the start date of the next academy class.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Good moral character.
  • Suitable emotional stability.
  • Acceptance into the Oklahoma State Police Pension and Retirement System.
  • High school diploma or GED certificate.