| Agency/Department Name |
|---|
| Coweta Police Department |
| Position Title |
| Police Officer |
| Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.) |
| Full-time |
| Location |
| 212 North Broadway Coweta, OK 74429 |
| Minimum Requirements |
| Education and Experience Guidelines High School Diploma or GED equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of (30) thirty hours of college from an accredited college or university that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Acceleration (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (U.S.D.E.). Special Requirements Must be 21 to 45 years age at the time of employment. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Oklahoma State Driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State. Must not have been convicted in state or federal court for any felony, crime of moral turpitude, or a crime of domestic violence. Must be a United States citizen or resident alien status, as defined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language. Must be of good moral character and temperate and possess industrious habits. Must with six (6) months or their commission or appointment as a police officer, must satisfactorily complete a minimum CLEET approved certification course and satisfactorily pass all written examinations required for certification. Must be able to meet State Police Pension requirements prior to date of hire. Must have fingerprint clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Must have undergone psychological evaluation by the employing agency using a psychological instrument approved by CLEET. Must not have been involuntarily committed to an Oklahoma state mental institution. Must certify that he or she is physically able to fully participate in and complete all phases of the CLEET Basic Peace Officer Certification Academy as mandated in CLEET rules. Meet standards for training and certification for Peace Officer per Title 70, Section 3311. |
| Key Responsibilities |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works on shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Uses own judgement in deciding course of action; expected to handle difficult or emergency situations without assistance. Maintains availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Patrols city streets, parks, commercial, and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, witnesses, and vehicle drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accident; summons ambulance and other law enforcement vehicles; and takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene. Issues citations for violations of law; arrests suspects; and transports prisoners. Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses, and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches crime scene for clues and evidence; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's daily log, reports of investigations, field interrogations reports, alcohol and drug reports, vehicle impoundment forms, traffic reports, etc. Undertakes community oriented policing work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked vehicles, stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc. Coordinates activities with other officers of the City; exchanges information with other law enforcement agencies; and obtains advise from the City Prosecutor and Court Clerk regarding cases, policies, and procedures. Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provides mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provides general information about departmental activities. Peripheral Duties Serves as a member of various employee committees as needed. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities. Maintains contact with the general public, court officials, and other officials, in the performance of police operating activities. |
| Salary/Compensation (if available) |
| Wages and Benfits Statrting Salary: $49,721 with step increases Uniform allowance 12-hour shifts Three-and four-day work cycles Health insurance Take home vehicle within 20 miles Education stipened pf $1200.00 to $2400.00 from accredited university Member of Fraternal Order of Police State pension |
| How to Apply (instructions and/or link) |
| https://www.cityofcoweta-ok.gov/ |
| Contact Information (name, phone, email) |
| SGT. Fraley (918)486-2121, sfraley@cityofcoweta-ok.gov |
| Application Deadline |
| May 30, 2026 |
| Agency Website and/or Social Media Links (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) |
| cityofcoweta-ok.gov |
Last Modified on
Mar 30, 2026
