Police Officer

Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority is seeking a Peace Officer to perform transport and security duties across state lines, escort offenders, and coordinate with courts and law enforcement.

The role requires strong communication, quick decision making, and strict adherence to policy. Full‑time and part‑time shifts are available at an urban Okmulgee location.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a full CLEET certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (CDL class B preferred but not required; near future requirement).
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass oral board interview.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must not have felony, domestic violence, or DUI record.
• Must be available for shift work, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Transports offenders via passenger vehicles and buses to courts, jails, prisons, medical centers, and other locations.
• Escorts offenders in settings requiring interaction with judges, prosecutors, and court staff; hospital staff and the public.
• Contacts police agencies and sheriffs’ offices inside and outside the state; maintains professional courtesy.
• Plans and executes trips, including inspections, searches, equipment checks, restraints, weapons, routes, and security precautions.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental resources like vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment.
• Observes offenders for unusual or prohibited behavior; responds to incidents threatening safety.
• Controls restraints to prevent disturbances and escapes; makes quick decisions in routine and life‑threatening situations.
• Adheres to security policies and procedures; writes clear, complete reports.
• Performs other assignments as required.

Skills

Full CLEET certification

Driver's license

Background check

Oral board interview

Citizenship status

Travel in/out of state

Job description

Agency/Department name Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority

Position Title Peace Officer

Job Type Full-time & Part-time

Location 315 W 8th St Okmulgee, OK 74447

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a full-time CLEET certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (possession of CDL class B with a passenger endorsement is strongly preferred but not required, will be required to get in the near future).
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass oral board interview.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must not have any felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or driving under the influence record.
• Must be available for shift work, including weekends and holidays.
• MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO.
• Travel in and out of the state for extended periods of time on short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Transports offenders via passenger vehicles and buses to various destinations such as courts, jails, prisons, medical centers, and other specified locations.
• Escorts offenders into surroundings requiring contact with judges, prosecuting attorneys, and other court personnel; hospital personnel such as physicians, nurses, and other medical staff; and the public.
• Contacts federal, state, and local police agencies and sheriffs’ offices within, and outside, of the state and maintains professional courtesy.
• Plans and executes all aspects of the trip/run including: inspection/exchanging information, search of the vehicle and security items, determination of amount and types of restraints, selection of necessary weapons, planning special security precautions, emergency and escape procedures, timing and routing of the trip, accommodation of the needs of the offenders, possession of all clearances and necessary travel documents, inspection and storage of offender’s personal property, and the assurance of a safe and controlled travel environment.
• Peace Officer assumes responsibility for significant departmental material resources such as passenger vehicles, weaponry, and communications equipment.
• Observes offenders’ activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that might be a threat to the security and safety of fellow employees, other offenders, and the public.
• Observes and immediately responds to all incidents such as assaults on employees or offenders, offender disturbances, or other situations threatening the security of the mission.
• Controls restrains and subdue disruptive offender(s) to prevent disturbances and possible escapes.
• Make prompt decisions quickly in both routine and non-routine situations including those situations that would be considered “life and death”.
• Follows organizational security policies and procedures. Maintains vigilant adherence to all departmental procedures.
• Places restraining devices on the offender(s) for security purposes and according to departmental policy and procedure, while transporting and assuring secure environment when devices are removed.
• Write clear and concisely, use acceptable grammar and spelling; write reports that are complete and accurate.
• Other assignments as required.

Salary/ Compensation

• Full-time $26.00/hourly
• Part-time $35.00/hourly