Agency/Department name
Mustang Police Department
Position Title
Police Officer
Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.)
full- time
Location
Mustang, Oklahoma
Minimum Requirements
Must be age 21-45 to comply with Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System requirements.
High school diploma or GED equivalent, college preferred.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and have a driving record that meets or exceeds the City of Mustang driving standards.
Must be eligible for and receive police certification from the State of Oklahoma.
Must pass a pre-employment background check with no felony record.
Recent illegal/illicit drug use (within 1-3 years) may be a disqualifier for this safety-sensitive position.
Will be required to undergo a polygraph examination, psychological and physical exam pursuant to pension requirements.
Must successfully complete Police Academy and the Department’s Field Training Program.
Key Responsibilities
Upholds the values of the City and the Department and have a strong dedication to public service.
Performs enforcement of local, state and federal law, including local ordinance and departmental policy/procedure, within recognized methods and techniques of law enforcement. Requires issuing written citations, arresting violators of local and state laws, and performing crime deterrence by regular City patrol.
Performs reporting and documentation in both a verbal and written narrative format for the purpose of documenting information, evidence and events. Requires production of written and computer-generated complaints to legally charge offenders in a court of competent jurisdiction, written documentation of tasks performed on duty, and verbal testimony in court.
Performs preliminary investigation in the form of interviews of witnesses and victims and interrogations of suspects, and inspection of premises to locate criminal, unusual or suspicious activity. Requires diverse tasks which involve recognition, collection and analysis of evidence and information.
Preserves the safety, peace and security of the community by assisting stranded motorists to assist with traffic flow, providing information to assist in problem solving, or administering first aid to prevent further injury or death.
Salary/ Compensation
$54,176.64 (Recruit, entry level, no experience) - $63,384.00 (Officer, Step 5). Lateral based pay is offered on a point rating scale for the following: Education from 30 hours of college up to a Master’s Degree; Year for year experience up to 5 years at an agency serving at least 10,000 in population including UCO, OU and OSU campuses; and various Law Enforcement Certifications to include SFST, BID, FTO, CIT, ARIDE, LEDT Instructor, DT Instructor, Firearms Instructor, DRE, Accident Reconstructionist, Intoxilyzer and OBNDD Narcotics School. Point Rating Scale for Lateral based pay: 0-1 pts – Step 1; 2-3 pts – Step 2; 4-5 pts – Step 3; 6-8 pts – Step 4; 9+ pts – Step 5.
