Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER Department: Police Salary: $50,772.40 - $64,988.99 depending on CLEET certification and years of service Upon graduating CLEET you will receive a 5% raise At one year of service you will receive a 5% raise Lateral transfers will be considered from other law enforcement agencies in or out of state with a maximum of five (5) credit years at the discretion of the Chief of Police. 10K sign on bonus for certified officers on a pre-determined pay structure Job Summary To maintain peace for City of Claremore by patrolling, enforcing and investigating city ordinances, State and Federal laws. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety sensitive positions from federal regulations. Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination. Minimum Qualifications CLEET Certified preferred Must be between the ages of 21-45 or previously been a participant of the OK police pension Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License which has not been suspended or revoked in the past 5 years Must not have been convicted of domestic abuse or be listed as defendant on a protective order Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or have any pending criminal actions Essential Duties Operate a motor vehicle for routine patrol assignments and responding to the needs of the community Enforce state and federal laws and City ordinances Make arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses Performs other duties as assigned, which include but are not limited to: investigation of crime scenes, preservation and collection of evidence, preparation of handwritten and typed reports, oral testimony in courts of law, investigation of traffic accidents, etc. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to operate two-way radios, vehicle and handheld types; radar equipment and Intoxilyzer equipment Ability to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws and other operatingprocedures and communicate both orally and in writing Ability to drive a vehicle safely and efficiently while under stress and while communication on radio Ability to deal effectively with others in both stressful and routine day to day situations Willingness to follow orders, and to work with others Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Must be honest in dealing with the public and obey all laws Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekend, and long hours as necessary Ability to read and interpret maps and give directions as needed Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner Ability to perform all aspects of Community Policing #J-18808-Ljbffr