| Agency/Department Name |
|---|
| Alva Police Department |
| Position Title |
| Patrolman |
| Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.) |
| Full-time |
| Location |
| Alva, OK |
| Minimum Requirements |
| Must be a citizen of the United States and possess a valid OK Driver's License. Must be between the ages of 21 and 45. Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must not have any felony convictions, serious misdemeanor convictions, domestic violence convictions, or pending criminal charges. |
| Key Responsibilities |
| Patrols all assigned areas of the City checking buildings, bars/private clubs, and residences for suspicious activity to deter crime and to protect lives and property of the citizens. Enforces state and federal laws and City ordinances and City and State traffic laws. Investigates crime scene; talks to or interviews witnesses or victims; searches for, collects and preserves evidence; participates in line-ups; makes oral or written reports such as criminal complaint forms or narrative reports; testifies in court. Makes arrest on criminal and traffic related offenses at the scene. Executes search warrant and arrest after obtaining sufficient evidence to arrest. Assists stranded motorists, provides assistance to those who need aid, comfort or who are in distress. Determines if a person is in danger to self or others and their ability to provide for their life’s daily needs, evaluates their mental stability, performing and Emergency Order of Detention if needed. Investigates traffic accidents. May back-up animal control officers. May assist other officers in diverse tasks involving the recognition, collection, and analysis of evidence and information. Speaks before citizens and citizen’s groups; participates in various in service training; communicates with other law enforcement personnel in various agencies and with the City/District Attorney’s office. Must demonstrate proficiency with firearms and with physical defense techniques to defend self and others. Must be familiar with and follow the Standard Operation Procedures for Police Officers on file in the Police Department. Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned. |
| Salary/Compensation (if available) |
| Based on experience |
| How to Apply (instructions and/or link) |
| https://www.alvaok.org/page/employment-opportunities |
| Contact Information (name, phone, email) |
| Chief Ben Orcutt benjamino@alvaok.gov |
| Application Deadline |
| August 1 |
Last Modified on
Jul 02, 2026
