Police Officer

Norman, OK
City of Norman

Salary: $58,652 – $101,566

Essential Functions:

  • Enforce state and federal laws, city ordinances, and traffic laws;
  • Operate a law enforcement 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.
  • Ability to testify in legal proceedings with no conflict in relation to U.S. Supreme Court Brady V. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963).

Requirements:

  • Applicant must be 21 years of age, and not over 45 years of age (unless prior member of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System).
  • High school diploma or equivalent. College hours preferred. We also hire qualified military service members under the DOD SkillBridge program.
  • Valid driver’s license. Out-of-state applicants must obtain an Oklahoma Driver’s license as required by Police Department, if selected.
  • Must be able to learn law enforcement theory and practice in order to function as an effective police officer.