Owasso, Full-Time Police Officer

Provides law enforcement services to the community within the mission, goals, and objectives of the agency, and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. Responds to emergency calls, makes criminal and traffic related arrests, patrols neighborhoods and roads, and protects the life and property of the citizens. Performs a variety of public safety tasks in the performance of law enforcement.

This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

• $57,531 - $70,002 annual base pay depending on experience and education
• Plus education pay of $1200/year for an associate’s degree or $1500/year for a bachelor’s degree
• Plus holiday pay of 96 hours per year at regular pay rate
• $1,200/year uniform allowance after completion of probationary period
• Longevity pay commences at 5 years of service
• $1,000/year incentive for certified* police officers payable upon completion of probationary period, maximum of 5 years. *Certifications and years of experience are approved at the discretion of the Chief of Police
• $2,000 hiring incentive for fluent Spanish-speaking individuals, subject to department testing
• $3,000 hiring incentive for individuals who can speak, read, and write Spanish fluently, subject to department testing

Regular full-time employees are eligible for excellent Pension and Supplemental Retirement plans, affordable Health Insurance, Wellness Initiatives including $0 copay behavioral health services, SmartDollar financial tool, and Fitness Center. For a detailed summary of benefits go to: OwassoBenefits.com.

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be between the ages of 21 and 45, unless a current participant in the Oklahoma Police Pension system
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License which has not been suspended or revoked in the past five years and no more than 3 or more moving violations in the past three years
• Must not have been convicted of domestic abuse or be listed as a defendant on a protective order
• Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or have any pending criminal actions
• Must not have used marijuana within the last year
• Must not have used steroids within the last three (3) years
• Must not have used any other illicit drugs within the last five (5) years
• Must not have been convicted of alcohol related driving offense or crime of moral turpitude
• Must be able to pass physical agility test, written test and oral examinations, undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph exam, MMPI or related psychological examination, Police Pension Board Physical and drug screening
• Must successfully complete a basic Police Academy as taught by the Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training (CLEET) and written, practical and field exercises under the direct supervision of a Field Training Officer during the first twelve (12) months of the probationary period.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo and successfully pass an annual physical agility exam as a condition of their employment.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency with firearms (both handgun and long gun on a semi-annual basis) and custody and control techniques to defend self and others · For additional information or to apply go to OwassoHires.com.

• The following qualifications are ideal, but are not required
• Any combination of CLEET Certification, college credit hours, military experience and/or experience as a police officer

Please allow approximately two to four days to receive a response to your application. Applicants will receive an invitation to access a Background Investigation software system by Guardian Alliance Technologies. There, applicants will be able to complete all Background Investigation information and upload required documents.

Deadline for Application: Thursday, March 13, 2025 5:00 p.m.

APPLY AT OwassoHires.com.