Must be between the ages of 21 and 45, unless a current participant in the Oklahoma Police Pension system.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license which has not been suspended or revoked in the past 5 years and no more than 3 or more moving violations in the past 3 years
Must not have been convicted of domestic abuse or be listed as a defendant on a protective order
Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or have any pending criminal actions.
Must not have used marijuana within the last year
Must not have used steroids within the last three (3) years
Must not have used any other illicit drugs within the last five (5) years
Must not have been convicted of alcohol-related driving offense or crime of moral turpitude
Must be able to:
Pass physical agility test
Pass written test
Pass oral examinations
Undergo an extensive background investigation
Undergo polygraph exam
Undergo Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) or related psychological examination
Undergo police pension board physical
Undergo a drug screening
Must successfully complete a basic police academy (as taught by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), written, practical, and field exercises under the direct supervision of a field training officer during the first 12 months of the probationary period
Successful candidates will be required to undergo and successfully pass an annual physical agility exam as a condition of their employment
Successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency with firearms (both handgun and long gun on a semi-annual basis) and custody and control techniques to defend self and others
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to operate two-way radios, vehicle and handheld types; radar equipment and breathalyzer equipment
Ability to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws and other operating procedures, and communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to drive a vehicle safely and efficiently while under stress and while communicating on the radio
Ability to deal effectively with others in both stressful and routine day to day situations
Willingness to follow orders, and to work with others
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must be honest in dealing with the public
Must obey all laws
Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekend, and long hours as necessary
Ability to read and interpret maps and give directions as needed
Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner
Ability to perform all aspects of community policing
Essential Job Functions
Operate a motor vehicle for routine patrol assignments and to respond to the needs of the community
Enforce state and federal laws and city ordinances
Make arrests on criminal and traffic-related offenses
Perform other duties as assigned, which include, but are not limited to:
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