Broken Arrow Police Department- Police Officer-September 17th, 2026

Broken Arrow Police Department

Police Officer

Full-Time

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Must be between the ages of 21 and 45 years of age, unless otherwise meets eligibility requirements under the Oklahoma Police Pension & Retirement System.

Must have at least 64 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, or must have at least 32 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university AND at least three years of full-time active-duty military service with any branch of the US Military with an honorable discharge, or must have at least 32 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university AND at least three years of fulltime experience as a first responder which includes police officers with arrest powers, firefighters, or paramedic/EMT.

Must not have been convicted of a felony, nor have more than 3 moving traffic violations in the past 5 years, nor have in excess of one at fault accident and two moving traffic violations in the past 5 years, nor been convicted of operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs (i.e. D.U.I., D.W.I., A.P.C., etc), nor been convicted of careless or reckless driving in the past 7 years. Must have no convictions of a "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence". Additionally, the person has not pled guilty to, nor been convicted of, any misdemeanor in the past five (5) years which suggests unfitness for City employment. Unfitness is defined as conduct that directly undermines the individual’s ability to perform the essential duties of the position or poses a reasonable risk to the city’s operations. Examples include, but are not limited to, offenses involving dishonesty, violence, harassment, or substance abuse. Misdemeanors older than five years may be reviewed by the Human Resources Director for relevance and rehabilitation.

Must undergo an evaluation similar to the Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory or its equivalent. Subsequent to a tentative job offer, must submit to and satisfactorily pass a medical examination as allowed by and/or required by federal and state statutes, including a preemployment drug screen. Must attend and satisfactorily complete, within one year of initial employment, the requirements of the Basic Police Academy as required under Oklahoma Statute 70 O.S., Section 3311 (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training), the Broken Arrow Police Department In-Service Orientation Training, and the Field Training Officer Programs. 

Patrol assigned districts in a motor vehicle, on foot, or using other methods of transportation, check businesses, stores, homes and other premises for criminal violations, suspicious persons or conditions, fire or other disturbances

Apprehend, interview, and make arrests for violations of federal and state laws and local ordinances; escort prisoners to appropriate holding facilities; register and book prisoners, prepare record of arrest and submit detailed reports of investigation made

Respond to citizen complaints; control and, when needed, disperse crowds; cooperate with and assist other law enforcement officers, jurisdictions, and agencies

Enforce traffic and parking regulations, direct traffic, investigate traffic accidents and obtain information incidental to the event; observe traffic hazards and submit recommendations for their correction; administer first aid in emergency situations

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with community groups through periodic meetings, working with social agencies and groups
Prepare and maintain field notes; prepare and submit administrative reports, emergency orders of detention; search warrants, and similar legal documents; testify at administrative and court hearings

Assist supervisors as required and may act as a supervisor in their absence

Attend and satisfactorily complete periodic trainee courses and instructional meetings to develop and maintain skills in the use, care, and safe operation of firearms, motor vehicles, techniques in self-defense, life-saving, and criminal law updates

Make initial and supplementary investigations of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, stolen vehicles, missing persons, lost children, and runaways; participate in undercover investigations of narcotics, gambling, vice, civil and criminal disturbances

Collect physical evidence and performs crime scene investigation, take photographs, and perform surveillance of persons and places

Perform other related work as required 

Base Salary for probationary Police Officer: $72,004.43

Lateral pay: Officers with at least 2 years of service may qualify for lateral starting pay up to $83,956.50.

Maximum police officer base pay (10 years): $115,528.50 (does not include additional bonuses) 

Job application can be submitted at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brokenarrowok