Police Officer

Tuttle Police Department; Tuttle (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tuttle Police Department is seeking motivated applicants for the police officer role. You will enforce local, state, and federal laws, respond to incidents, and participate in community safety through patrols and investigations.

Applicants must meet age, education, license, and background requirements, and be prepared for psychological and physical evaluations and a polygraph as part of pension compliance. Competitive hourly pay reflects certification status.

Qualifications

• Age 21–45 to comply with Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System requirements.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. Must pass a physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state, and federal law within policy and procedures; patrol to deter crime.
• Prepare reports and documents; provide written and verbal testimony in court as required.
• Conduct preliminary investigations through interviews, observations and inspections to maintain public safety.

Skills

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Must be age 21-45 to comply with Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System requirements.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. Must Pass a physical agility test.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check with no felony record.Will be required to undergo a polygraph examination, psychological and physical exam pursuant to pension requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs enforcement of local, state and federal law, including local ordinance and departmental policy/procedure, within recognized methods and techniques of law enforcement. Requires issuing written citations, arresting violators of local and state laws, and performing crime deterrence by regular City patrol.
• Performs reporting and documentation in written narrative format for the purpose of documenting information, evidence and events. Requires production of written and computer-generated complaints to legally charge offenders in a court of competent jurisdiction, written documentation of tasks performed on duty, and verbal testimony in court.
• Performs preliminary investigation in the form of interviews of witnesses and victims and interrogations of suspects, and inspection of premises to locate criminal, unusual or suspicious activity. Preserves the safety, peace and security of the community.

Salaries

• Non-Certified $21.34 per hour.
• Certified $23.17 per hour.