Part-Time Police Officer

GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY; Chouteau (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY in Oklahoma seeks a law enforcement officer to establish and maintain a GRDA police program across GRDA lakes and properties.

The role involves patrols, incident response, evidence preservation, and thorough documentation. Requires 21+, valid OK license, 2 years police experience with an Associate Degree (or 4+ years of experience); CLEET certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write clearly and grammatically.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must pass background check, medical, drug screen, and psychological exam.

Responsibilities

• Protects GRDA assets and its ability to produce electricity.
• Maintains order and safety in GRDA service area.
• Documents all calls for service via dispatch, RMS, emails, and bulletins.
• Works rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays; supports teamwork and punctuality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree

CLEET Certification

Police experience 4+ years

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below. March 30, 2026. We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.

Purpose of Position

This position is assigned responsibilities involving establishing and maintaining a law enforcement program on Grand River Dam Authority controlled lakes and properties. (Temporary assignment up to 9 months)

Essential Job Functions

Protects the Grand River Dam Authority’s assets and ability to produce Electricity by utilizing targeted Patrols, response to third party information, and self-initiated generation of work. Protects Life, Property, and Maintains Order within the GRDA Service Area, by maintaining an elevated level of preparation and consciousness of Environmental Stewardship through: knowledge and application of State, Tribal, and Federal Laws, GRDA Rules, Policies and Procedures, geographic locations of Assets, GRDA personnel. Promotes safety and Economic Development to communities, citizens, and co-workers through intervention, example, and training. Efficiently documenting calls for service through utilization of Dispatch, RMS, emails, and bulletins in a complete, concise, legible, and fluent manner. This includes the preservation of evidence of crimes and potential crimes through scene preservation, collection, processing, storage, transportation, and logging. Contributes as an individual to foster teamwork amongst all GRDA Employees by adhering to scheduled work times, court appearances, minimizing absences, and maintaining availability to respond professionally thoroughly to calls for service throughout the duration of the scheduled shift.

Education, Training, and Experience

Must be 21 years of age or older; No felony convictions; No convictions of crimes of moral turpitude; Able to read, write, and understand the English language; Valid state-issued Driver's License (must be an Oklahoma Driver's License within 30 days of employment); Associate Degree plus two (2) years of Police Experience; or Four (4) or more years of Police experience. CLEET Full-Time Certification preferred. (must complete within one (1) year of employment); Swift Water Rescue Technician preferred (must complete within one (1) year of employment); Emergency Medical Responder preferred (must complete within one (1) year of employment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; Self-motivating and able to accomplish goals with minimal supervision; Ability to write in clear, complete, and concise manner, while utilizing proper grammar; Basic computer skills along with familiarity of Microsoft Office Applications, such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; Able to successfully pass background check, fit-for-duty medical physical, drug screen, and psychological exam. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing to work a rotating shift, and shifts which can range from 8 to 12 hours in length, with occasional shifts running longer in times of an emergency. Work is performed primarily at an assigned GRDA facility, or in a patrolling assignment that may encompass land and/or water patrols utilizing a vehicle, UTV, or a variety of different types of vessels.

If you're passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you'll love building your career with us.

The Grand River Dam Authority is Oklahoma's largest public power electric utility, fully funded by revenues from electric and water sales instead of taxes. GRDA is also a steward of the waters of the Grand and Illinois Rivers in Oklahoma and manages over 70,000 surface acres of premier Oklahoma lake waters, as well as miles and miles of the Scenic Illinois River.