Police Officer

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. 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 Patrol of area. Answering calls for service. Investigation of criminal acts. Operation of a computer terminal. Operation of electronic devices. Communication via mobile radio. Effect arrest of violators. Investigation of traffic collisions. Carry out duties of the department. Serve on special units. Interview victims and suspects. Attend training. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr