| Agency/Department Name |
|---|
| Watonga Police Department |
| Position Title |
| Chief of Police |
| Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.) |
| Full-time |
| Location |
| Watonga Oklahoma |
| Minimum Requirements |
| • Minimum Qualifications (11 O.S. §, 34-102 - Chief of Police) 1) Be at least 21 years of age; 2) Be a citizen of the United States; 3) Possess at least a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); 4) Be certified as a peace officer in this state by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) or meet all requirements necessary for CLEET certification and obtain such certification within six (6) months of assuming the position of chief of police or as otherwise allowed by Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and 5) Have successfully completed a course of training meeting at least the minimal criteria established by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) for police chief administration, successfully completed an approved police chief administrative school which has been developed by the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police and approved by the Council within twelve (12) months of assuming the position of chief of police. Desired Qualifications 1) Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience. Law enforcement setting preferred. 2) Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, police science, or other closely related field |
| Key Responsibilities |
| The City of Watonga seeks an experienced Police Chief who is present, engaged, and deeply connected to the day-to-day realities of the Department, the expectations of City Leadership, and the values of the Community. |
| Salary/Compensation (if available) |
| • Salary: Commensurate with Education, Training, and Experience |
| How to Apply (instructions and/or link) |
| Submit your resume and City of Watonga Application for Employment to lalsup@watongaok.gov with subject title Chief of Police Application. The City of Watonga Application for Employment can be obtained from the City of Watonga website: www.watongaok.gov |
| Contact Information (name, phone, email) |
| Leroy Alsup 580-623-4669 lalsup@watongaok.gov |
| Application Deadline |
| Until position if filled |
| Other Information (optional details such as benefits, shift schedules, or notes) |
| • Benefits Include: Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System; Health and Life Insurance (dental and vision are available at the employee’s expense); holiday pay; longevity pay; vacation; sick leave; furnished weapons & uniform. |
| Agency Website and/or Social Media Links (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) |
| https://www.watongaok.gov/ |
Last Modified on
Apr 20, 2026
