Agency/Department Name
City of El Reno
Position Title
Patrol Officer
Job Type
Full Time
Location
El Reno, Oklahoma
Minimum Requirements
Must be 21 years of age or older. Although this is an entry level position the incumbent must complete 12 months of a probationary officer in completing both written and practical knowledge and field experience under the direct supervision of a field Training Officer.
Must be able to pass local comprehension/aptitude tests, practical exams, MMPI-2/CPI or related psychological performance tests, must pass a comprehensive background investigation; must be subject to other interviews, polygraph tests, drug tests or other exams.
One must pass the State Pension Board exam.
Must be a citizen of the United States and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Must not be convicted or have been convicted of a felony or have pending criminal actions.
Must not be a present or recent user of controlled substances.
One must demonstrate through background investigation, interviews, and other tests that he/she is suited for the job of police officer.
Key Responsibilities
1. Patrols assigned area of City; checking buildings, bars/private clubs, and residences for suspicious activity to deter crime and to protect lives and property of the citizens.
2. Enforces State and Federal laws and City ordinances and traffic laws.
3. Investigates crime scenes; talks to or interviews witnesses or victims; searches for and preserves evidence; participates in line-ups; makes oral or written reports such as criminal complaint forms or narrative reports; testifies in court.
4. Makes arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses at the scene, executes search warrants and arrests after obtaining sufficient evidence to arrest.
5. Assist stranded motorists, provides assistance to those who need aid, comfort or who are in distress. Determines if a person is a danger to self or others and evaluates the mental stability of the individual.
6. May investigate traffic accidents. May assist in jail responsibilities, booking and fingerprinting, dispatch or animal control. May assist in diverse tasks involving the recognition, collection and analysis of evidence and information.
7. Speaks before citizens and citizen’s groups; participates in various in service training; communicates with other law enforcement personnel in various agencies and with the city/District Attorney’s office.
8. Must demonstrate proficiency with firearms and with physical defense techniques to defend self and others.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary/Compensation
https://ok-elreno.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/718/El-Reno-Police-Officer-Application <-- Visit this link and complete the form. This may be notarized and emailed to jporter@elrenook.gov OR delivered to City Hall (they can notarize if necessary) located at 101 N. Choctaw Avenue, El Reno, OK, 73036.
Contact Information
Jessica Porter 405-625-2529
jporter@elrenook.gov
Application Deadline
Open until filled
