Police Officer
POLICE OFFICER
Department:
Police
Salary:
$40,230.82-$42,465.86 Non-Certified
$44,700.91 CLEET Certified
- Upon graduating CLEET you will receive a 5% raise
- At one year of service you will receive a 5% raise increasing salary to $44,700.91
- Lateral transfers will be considered from other law enforcement agencies in or out of state with a maximum of five (5) credit years at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
- 10K sign on bonus for certified officers on a pre-determined pay structure
- 5K sign on bonus for non-certified officers on a pre-determined pay structure
Job Summary:
To maintain peace for City of Claremore by patrolling, enforcing and investigating city ordinances, State and Federal laws.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Cleet Certified preferred
- Must be between the ages of 21-45 or previously been a participant of the OK police pension
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License which has not been suspended or revoked in the past 5 years
- Must not have been convicted of domestic abuse or be listed as defendant on a protective order
- Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or have any pending criminal actions
Essential Duties:
- Operate a motor vehicle for routine patrol assignments and responding to the needs of the community
- Enforce state and federal laws and City ordinances
- Make arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses
- Performs other duties as assigned, which include but are not limited to: investigation of crime scenes, preservation and collection of evidence, preparation of handwritten and typed reports, oral testimony in courts of law, investigation of traffic accidents, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to operate two-way radios, vehicle and handheld types; radar equipment and Intoxilyzer 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 communication on 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 and 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
Deadline for Application: Friday, January 21, 2022 at noon
Deadline for Requested Documentations, including Background Investigation Packet: Due at Oral Review Interview
Physical Agility Test: Saturday, January 29, 2022 @ 8:00am at Claremore High School Track
Written Exam: Written Exam will be conducted upon successful completion of the physical agility test on Saturday, January 29, 2022
Offer for Employment is contingent upon the following:
• Preliminary testing
• Oral Review Boards
• Chief Interviews and City Manager Interviews
• Extensive Background Investigation
• MMPI Psychological Examination
• Police Pension Board Physical