| Agency/Department Name |
|---|
| Arcadia Police Department |
| Position Title |
| Reserve patrol officer |
| Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.) |
| Reserve |
| Location |
| Town of Arcadia 217 Main st Arcadia Oklahoma 73007 |
| Minimum Requirements |
| Minimum Qualifications to become a Reserve patrol officer are as follows: • Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate. • Must be 21 years old. Must be able to qualify on the shooting range. Must be able to pass the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Systems medical standards and be state-certified by CLEET; • Ability to operate a two-way radio, walkie-talkie, in field situations, and to effectively operate radar equipment, etc.; • Ability to read, understand, and interpret ordinances, laws, and other operating procedures and communicate orally and in writing; • Ability to deal effectively with the public using tact and diplomacy, and remain calm in emergencies; • Ability to make split-second decisions that could affect the well-being of the public, department, fellow employees, as well as the officer’s safety; • Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality; • Must be able to respond to varying situations with tact and diplomacy and ability to deal with stressful, hostile or irrational persons, whether due to physical or mental disability, drugs, socio-economic differences, or other factors; • Ability to investigate crimes and complete reports; • Meet constitutional requirements and perform first aid and/or CPR; • Ability to interface with other law enforcement personnel and safety personnel; • To perform routine preventative maintenance on vehicle; • Must be able to pass psychological requirements as required by law; • Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable. |
| Key Responsibilities |
| Serve as initial responding officer on calls, conducts investigations, and maintain routine patrol activities to preserve the peace, enforce laws, prevent and deter crime, protect life and property, arrest suspected violators of the law, and render service to the public. |
| Salary/Compensation (if available) |
| All Reserve patrol officers must complete 16 hrs of unpaid time a month. After that 16 hr every Reserve patrol officer is paid $15.00 an hr. |
| How to Apply (instructions and/or link) |
| policedept@townofarcadia.com |
| Contact Information (name, phone, email) |
| Chief Charles Wyatt 405-396-2899 Office |
| Application Deadline |
| open until filled |
| Other Information (optional details such as benefits, shift schedules, or notes) |
| open until filled |
Last Modified on
Jul 02, 2026
