Police Officer

Oklahoma City Police Department; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Police Department seeks Class 156 sworn officers, beginning May 19, 2027. Starting salary for Police Recruits is $67,734.72; lateral recruits earn $71,681.04.

Applicants must complete college-level work in the Recruit Academy, pass the CLEET proficiency exam, and meet Oklahoma’s physical standards. After graduation, officers enter field duty with diverse responsibilities, enforcing laws, guiding traffic, and engaging with the public.

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• 21-45 years of age (can apply at 20 if turning 21 by start date).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good moral character.
• Suitable emotional stability.
• Acceptance into the Oklahoma State Police Pension and Retirement System.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operates a motor vehicle safely for extended periods in all conditions.
• Defends self and others in physical confrontations and pursues suspects when needed.
• Directs traffic and communicates with the public and other agencies.
• Completes reports and citations as required by law and department policy.
• Interviews and interrogates victims, suspects, and witnesses.
• Testsify in court and provide information to prosecutors.

Skills

US citizenship

Good moral character

Emotional stability

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This job posting is for Class 156 scheduled to begin in May 19 , 2027!

Starting Salary for Police Recruits: $67,734.72

Starting Salary for Lateral Police Recruits: $71,681.04

This job is located in the Oklahoma City Police Department and is the entry-level position for all sworn officers.

Prior to initial job assignment, the employee is required to complete college level work in the Police Department Recruit Academy and successfully pass the law enforcement proficiency examination mandated by the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (C.L.E.E.T.) for entry level police officers. Applicants must also meet the minimum physical standards set forth by the State of Oklahoma in the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Board Administrative Code.

Upon completion of the Police Department Recruit Academy, the probationary officer is assigned to field duty which consists of both routine and complex law enforcement responsibilities and can include assignment(s) in specialized law enforcement units. This job requires the officer to enforce federal and state laws, city ordinances, case laws and to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and actions on the job can have a strong impact on the safety and welfare of the public. An officer can be involved in situations which result in the loss of life, or in the taking of another person's life. A police officer is the most visible representative of the local government in a range of public relations functions, including, talking to a variety of groups and individuals, communicating with other law enforcement agencies; and talking with professionals such as judges, lawyers, and doctors. The job is also physically demanding, requiring the stamina and strength to work assigned shifts under all environmental conditions, ride in or drive a motor vehicle safely for extended periods of time, defend himself/herself and others in actual physical combat, occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects, and climb, jump, or otherwise surmount physical obstacles, and run various distances.

Job Requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• 21-45 years of age. Applicants may complete an application and proceed in the hiring process at 20 years of age if they will turn 21 by the start date of the next academy class.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good moral character.
• Suitable emotional stability.
• Acceptance into the Oklahoma State Police Pension and Retirement System.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

A. Mechanical and Physical Activities:

• Operates a motor vehicle safely for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operates the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
• Assists stranded motorists by jumping dead batteries, changing flat tires, and pushing vehicles.
• Defends self and others by engaging in actual physical combat.
• Stands for long periods of time while directing and controlling traffic by use of hand signals and the blowing of a whistle.
• Cleans and fires a variety of police weapons, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns both in the field and to meet department standards of proficiency.
• Lifts people and heavy objects, as well as pushes very heavy objects such as a disabled vehicle.
• Learns to type on mobile computer terminal in a police vehicle as a means of gathering and exchanging information.
• Climbs, jumps, crawls, or otherwise surmounts physical obstacles, as well as runs for various distances.
• Works assigned shifts, which may require adjusting eating and sleeping habits.
• Withstands obnoxious odors and views heinous crime scenes, while identifying and preserving physical evidence of a crime.

B. Reporting and Documentation:

• Completes Oklahoma State Uniform Vehicle Accident Report form.
• Writes narrative reports in long-hand as required in the performance of duty.
• Completes traffic/criminal citations to issue to violators of city and state laws.
• Dictates narrative reports as required in the performance of duty which are to be transcribed by a clerk-typist.
• Composes interdepartmental memorandums, requests for transfer, and other correspondence as required in the performance of duty.

C. Verbal Communication:

• Testifies clearly and truthfully in front of a judge and jury in court.
• Interviews and interrogates victims, suspects, and witnesses in crime incidents.
• Communicates with other officers in groups and on an individual basis to exchange ideas and information on law enforcement matters.
• Talks on the police radio to communicate with dispatchers and fellow officers.
• Confers with City or District Attorney to answer questions and give advice on court cases.
• Delivers speeches to groups of citizens on various law enforcement topics.
• Communicates daily and in stressful situations with people of varied socioeconomic, education, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

D. Quantitative Procedures:

• Prepares traffic accident reports using basic mathematical formulas to compute speed, skid marks, etc.
• Counts large sums of money confiscated as evidence in criminal cases.

E. Interpersonal Contacts:

• Responds to domestic disputes and resolves issues in a way that minimizes harm to the disputing parties.
• Provides advice and information to citizens on criminal law and civil law.
• Aids people in filing crime reports and in preventing or solving criminal activity.
• Help resolve citizen/people problems of mutual interest, utilizing terminology and phraseology consistent with the citizen's subculture.

F. Judgment and Decision-Making Activities:

• Determines "probable cause" in making arrest of individuals.
• Evaluates the mental stability of an individual to determine if he/she is responsible for