Police Officer (71st Academy)

NORMAN CITY CLERK; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

College incentive pay

Special Team and FTO pay

Longevity pay

Job summary

Norman City Clerk seeks a qualified police officer to protect the Norman community, enforcing laws, handling investigations, and patrolling assigned areas. The position requires strong decision-making, integrity, and physical fitness.

Applicants must be 21–45 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass extensive background checks and tests as required by the Oklahoma Police Pension System and department policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college hours preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; out-of-state applicants must obtain Oklahoma license if selected.
• Ability to work with others and perform strenuous physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state, federal laws, city ordinances, and traffic laws.
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle and conduct traffic stops.
• Make arrests on criminal and traffic offenses and file required reports.
• Use a firearm proficiently and conduct criminal investigations.
• Respond to high-stress or emergency situations and testify in legal proceedings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Emotional control

Verbal and written communication

Police vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College hours preferred

Job description

Be part of a professional, community-focused department with competitive pay, strong benefits, and real career growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Age:

Applicantmustbe21yearsofage,andnotover45yearsofage(unlesspriormemberoftheOklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System).

EducationandExperience:

Highschooldiplomaorequivalent.Collegehours preferred.

LicenseandCertifications:

Validdriver’slicense.Out-of-stateapplicantsmustobtainanOklahomaDriver’s license as required by Police Department, if selected.

Skills:

Working and interacting with others.Performing strenuous physical activities for long periods of time. Controllingpersonalemotionsandreactions.Communicatingverballyandinwriting.Performingeffectivelyin stressful and emergency situations.Operating police vehicle and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EssentialFunctions:

Enforcestateandfederallaws,cityordinances,andtrafficlaws;operatealawenforcement vehicle; make arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses and obtain information for required reports; use a firearm proficiently; conduct criminal investigations; conduct vehicle accident investigations; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; engage in law enforcement patrol functions; respond immediately to emotional, high stress, or physically taxing situations without warning; and perform related duties as required. AbilitytotestifyinlegalproceedingswithnoconflictinrelationtoU.S.SupremeCourtBradyV.Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963).

MentalandPhysical Abilities:

Ability to obtain CLEET certification.Perform work in emergency situations involving hazardous conditions andusediscretionintakingaction.Analyzecomplexandunknownsituations,determinealternativestrategies, anddrawconclusions.Performeffectivelyduringprolongedperiodsofstress.Physicalabilityandstrengthand endurance to run after/apprehend/gain/sustain/ control over or move unruly suspects.Physical ability to climb, jump, crawl, or otherwise surmount physical obstacles, as well as run for various distances.Ability to lift and carrymoderatelyheavy(25-50lb.)toheavy(50-100lb.)materials,suppliesandequipment.Abilitytomaintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.

WorkingConditions:

Exposedtounknownanddangerousconditions.Requiredtoadheretoahighstandardof personal appearance, morals, ethics, and conduct.Drives vehicles under dangerous and hazardous conditions.

Exposedtoinclementweatherconditions.Exposedtopotentiallyhazardousdiseasesandmaterials.Maybe required to work variations in hours of assignment, duration, and scheduling.

Additional Information:

Selected applicants must pass extensive background investigation, physical ability test,writtentest,polygraph,psychologicaltest,physicalexamination,drugscreen,andmustbeabletomeetthe requirements of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.

Benefits & Pay

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• College Incentive Pay


• SpecialTeam andFTOPay


• Longevity Pay


• This is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana & Patient Protection Act. Even with a medical marijuana card, a positive drug screen for marijuana is disqualifying.