Police Officer

Jenks, OK
Jenks Police Department

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a superior officer and the Chief of Police, a police officer performs responsible police work in a professional manner in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. A police officer performs police functions, including patrolling assigned areas, traffic regulation, accident and crime scene investigations, jailer responsibilities, and special assignments. This is a full-time position with assignments consisting of various shifts and extended hours, as well as holidays and weekends.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol car, bicycle or on foot.
  • Responds to emergency calls in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Conducts accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scene of crimes.
  • Gathers evidence, locates, and questions witnesses, and testifies as a witness in court.
  • Performs jailer duties such as processing arrested persons and maintains security of the jail.
  • Recovers stolen property and processes according to policies and procedures.
  • Provides traffic control and security at public events, escorts, parades, and funeral processions.
  • Prepares and processes necessary records and reports.
  • Operates as a member of a team and at times independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
  • Always drives and operates motor vehicle and apparatus safely under emergency and nonemergency conditions.
  • Maintains all apparatus and vehicles in a state of readiness or reports otherwise.
  • Participates in police training classes and drills.
  • Studies street maps to learn the district assigned as necessary.
  • Informs supervisor of all work activities and reports any public inquiries or complaints, inform supervisor of any equipment in need of repair and of all public injuries or accidents.
  • Responds to accidents, disasters, emergency rescues, searches and any other emergency situations as directed by the superior officer.
  • Secures and protects the scene of an accident or crime so that valuable evidence is not destroyed.
  • Conducts tours of police station facility.
  • Provides directions to citizens as requested.
  • Performs specific tasks as directed in various phases of crime prevention, training, and administration.
  • Performs recordkeeping duties as required for maintenance of equipment, police and emergency statistical data, and other records as necessary.
  • Conducts safety classes and in-service training for individuals or groups, as well as schools, churches, civic groups, homeowners’ associations, etc.
  • May perform work in a specified support section within the department where specific assignments are made and reviewed by a superior officer.
  • Adheres to policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
  • Education, training, or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
  • Must have CLEET certification or be certified by CLEET within one six (6) months of employment, and bondable.
  • Must have valid Oklahoma driver license.
  • Ability to submit and pass physical agility and psychological examination as provided by State statute and/or City ordinance.
  • Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, etc.).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.