Agency/Department name
Lexington Police Department
Position Title
Patrolman
Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.)
Full-time
Location
Lexington, OK
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license upon hire.
• Must be certified as a Peace Officer by the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).
• Must obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the department.
• Must successfully complete an extensive background investigation.
• Must successfully complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Police Officers with the Lexington Police Department perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety duties, including, but not limited to:
• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle and/or on foot.
• Monitor and report suspicious or hazardous activities.
• Enforce state laws and make arrests when appropriate.
• Serve criminal arrest warrants and transport prisoners to detention facilities, including completing the booking process.
• Conduct crime scene investigations and gather, preserve, and document evidence.
• Serve search warrants and complete associated documentation.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and obtain statements.
• Investigate traffic collisions and prepare required reports.
• Perform routine law enforcement functions, including traffic control, parking enforcement, and building security.
• Provide security and law enforcement services for special events.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, and calls for service.
• Collect, preserve, and prepare evidence for court proceedings.
• Provide testimony in court when required.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid.
• Conduct preliminary and/or special investigations as assigned.
• Provide information, assistance, and resources to members of the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
How to Apply
Applications may be obtained in person at:
Lexington Police Department
121 E. Broadway
Lexington, OK 73051
Applications may also be requested via email.
bpalmore@lexingtonok.gov
jwilliams@lexingtonok.gov
