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Cleveland, Police Officer

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Hiring for a Police Officer

Applications can be picked up at Cleveland City Hall/Police Department at 105 W. Caddo, Cleveland, OK 74020

Applications by email: cstout@cityofclevelandok.com

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Retirement Plan
  • Starting pay: $19/hr

General Job Description

We are looking for a responsible Police Officer to maintain law and order, protect members of the public and their properties, prevent crime, and improve citizens’ quality of life. The goal is to achieve community safety and crime reduction.

Responsibilities

  • Deter crimes and assure the community through high-visibility policing
  • Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
  • Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
  • Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
  • Follow rules, guidelines, and protocols
  • Conduct initial investigations
  • Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
  • Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
  • Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures
  • Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
  • Coordinate operations with other emergency services
  • Possibly attend and provide evidence in court

Desired Skills and Requirements

  • Proven working experience in law enforcement
  • Proficiency in using police equipment
  • Excellent knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws
  • Working knowledge of interrogation techniques and scene management
  • Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practices
  • Adequate interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Sound judgment along with effective decision-making skills
  • Responsibility, dependability, honesty and integrity
  • Willing to submit to extensive medical and criminal background checks
  • Willing to work weekends and varied shifts
  • Must pass MMPI
  • Must relocate with the 74020 zip code or reasonable distance

Training, Education, Experience, & Certifications

  • Valid Oklahoma Driver's License-Insurable driving record
  • Must be 21 to 45 years of age
  • Earned High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be an American Citizen
  • CLEET Certification is not required but is preferred
  • No Felony convictions
  • No convictions for crimes of moral turpitude or domestic violence

Primary Work Location

Police Station. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently work in outside weather conditions. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places and with explosive; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.

Employee may be exposed to Blood Borne Pathogens.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

Selection Guidelines

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and references check; job related test may be required; drug and alcohol testing; and final selection.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

THE CITY OF CLEVELAND/CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL WORKS AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHOSE INTEREST AND PURPOSE IS TO GRANT ALL PERSON'S EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, OR HANDICAP.

Last Modified on Apr 17, 2025
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