Police Officer

Salary: $63,058.00 Annually
Location : Yukon, OK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400101
Department: Police
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description


The City of Yukon is looking for qualified individuals to become a part of the Yukon Police Department family. Our department is seeking men and women from all backgrounds who welcome a challenge and share our philosophy of community service. To those who accept the challenge, we offer not only excellent training, great compensation and benefits and ample opportunity for advancement, but also the opportunity to provide a service to the community.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Performs police patrol, investigations, traffic regulation and related law enforcement activities. Protects life and property of the citizens of the community, following the mission and values of the department

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Patrol of area.
2. Answering calls for service.
3. Investigation of criminal acts.
4. Operation of a computer terminal.
5. Operation of electronic devices.
6. Communication via mobile radio.
7. Effect arrest of violators.
8. Investigation of traffic collisions.
9. Carry out duties of the department.
10. Serve on special units.
11. Interview victims and suspects.
12. Attend training.
13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Between the ages of 21 and 45, unless currently active in Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• No felony or domestic violence convictions.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must pass physical agility test, written exam, oral interview, polygraph and extensive background investigation.
• Must pass Police Pension board physical and pre-employment drug screening. Including Psychological exam.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Supplemental Information

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary - $63,058 (starting) - $108,352 (top non-supervisor pay with annual step raises)
• Retirement - Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System - 20 years at 60% of pay
• Insurance - Health & Dental (member insurance is paid for by the city- family insurance cost is at reduced rate).
• Sick Leave & Personal Time Off (PTO) - Paid days off include holidays per Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Officers work a 10-hour workday; 8 days worked followed by 6 days off; (every other weekend off)
• Take home vehicle for eligible officers (10-mile radius from Yukon Police Department)

Additional Benefits: Longevity (after 3 yrs), Retention Incentive ($600 for every year worked), College degree incentive, College Tuition reimbursement, Firearms qualification incentive, CLEET Intermediate/Advanced incentive, Foreign Language and/or Sign Language incentive, holiday worked pay (1.5 reg. rate), Uniforms and Equipment provided, Municipal and District Court Pay, Overtime and Call Back Pay, Shift Differential Pay, Specialized Unit Incentive (ex. Spec. Ops Team, Bicycle Team, Honor Guard) and more.

*Certified police officer annual benefit example: Bachelors Degree ($1,800), advanced CLEET ($1,200), Basic Instructor ($500), birthday check ($920.50), and share the savings ($3,900) totaling $8,320.50.
This is a summary of benefits for all General Employees. FOP and IAFF members do receive some of these benefits, but are governed by their individual CBA contracts and benefits.

Accidental Death/Dismemberment & Life Insurance:
The City pays 100% of this benefit premium. Life insurance is your salary rounded
to the next $1,000. Short-term disability is also part of this benefit.
Birthday Check:
40 hours pay for the week and a day off for your birthday during the pay period.
CDL License Incentive:
$ 250.00 - $ 500.00 - Paid in September of each year.
College Degree Incentive:
Associates Degree - $ 800.00 Annually
Bachelors Degree - $ 1,400.00 Annually
Masters Degree - $ 2,000.00 Annually
Certification Pay* - $ 800.00 Annually
*City Manager Approval-must require CEU's to maintain.
Health/Dental Insurance:
The employer will pay 100% of full-time employees health and dental
coverage. You may add dependents to your health and dental insurance at your
cost. Your benefits begin the 1st of the month after hire date.
Holidays:
General full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year. These are
to be taken as directed by City of Yukon policy.
Longevity:
Full-time employees - $16.00 per month after your 4th year of service,
Retirement:
General employees - The City has a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee
must contribute 5% per check to this plan and for 2026-2027 the City will contribute
10.00% per paycheck toward your retirement. The vesting period is 7 years.
This deduction starts the 1st of the month after 90 days.
Share the Savings:
If you choose not to cover you and/or your dependent(s) on the City's insurance,
we will compensate you. (must have eligible dependents with proof of other
coverage) General employees - $ 235.00 per quarter.
Sick Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Vacation Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month the first 9 years of employment.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Water License Incentive:
$ 25.00 - $ 100.00 - Paid in March of each year.

NOTE: We require mandatory direct deposit of payroll funds. Your banking arrangements must be in place prior to your hire date.