Police Officer

City of Norman • Full-time • Norman, Oklahoma, United States • $61.00k - $97.66k / year • 16h ago

Work Period: Shift Work—10 hour shifts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Age: Applicant must be 21 years of age, and not over 45 years of age (unless prior member of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System).

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. College hours preferred.

License and Certiﬁcations: Valid driver’s license. Out-of-state applicants must obtain an Oklahoma Driver’s license as required by Police Department, if selected.

Knowledge: Must be able to learn law enforcement theory and practice in order to function as an eﬀective police oﬃcer.

Skills: Working and interacting with others. Performing strenuous physical activities for long periods of time. Controlling personal emotions and reactions. Communicating verbally and in writing. Performing eﬀectively in stressful and emergency situations. Operating police vehicle and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions: Enforce state and federal laws, city ordinances, and traﬃc laws; operate a law enforcement 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.

Ability to testify in legal proceedings with no conﬂict in relation to U.S. Supreme Court Brady V. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963).

Mental and Physical Abilities:

Ability to obtain CLEET certiﬁcation. Perform work in emergency situations involving hazardous conditions and use discretion in taking action. Analyze complex and unknown situations, determine alternative strategies, and draw conclusions. Perform eﬀectively during prolonged periods of stress. Physical ability and strength and 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 carry moderately heavy (25-50 lb.) to heavy (50-100 lb.) materials, supplies and equipment. Ability to maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.

Working Conditions: Exposed to unknown and dangerous conditions. Required to adhere to a high standard of personal appearance, morals, ethics, and conduct. Drives vehicles under dangerous and hazardous conditions.

Exposed to inclement weather conditions. Exposed to potentially hazardous diseases and materials. May be required to work variations in hours of assignment, duration, and scheduling.

Additional Information: Selected applicants must pass extensive background investigation, physical ability test, written test, polygraph, psychological test, physical examination, drug screen, and must be able to meet the requirements of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.

Benefits:

· Accrued Leave

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement

· College Incentive Pay

· Special Team and FTO Pay

· Bilingual/Translator Pay

· Longevity Pay

· Shift Diﬀerential Pay

· Uniform/Equipment Allowance

· Police Pension/Retirement

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