Agency/Department
Durant Police Department
Position Title
Police Department
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Durant, OK
Minimum Requirements
* Must be 21 years of age by date of hire.
* Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
* Valid driver’s license.
* Successful completion of physical agility test.
* Successful completion of written exam.
* Pass a criminal background check.
* Pass MMPI (Mental Health Evaluation).
Key Responsibilities
1. Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; protect real and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises; maintain awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations.
2. Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints, including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor, and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; investigate complaints and takes appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly or nondeadly force; use sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditions.
3. Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any, crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, and book evidence; locate and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects.
4. Serve as liaison and public relations officer to the public; establish and preserve good relationships with the general public; answer questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department; make presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police activities.
5. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests.
6. Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills, including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension, and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.
7. Initiate and complete reports, legal documents, and other required paperwork; prepare various reports, including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepare investigative reports and case information.
8. Testify in courts and at hearings; prepare and present case evidence; respond to mandatory court calls during irregular hours.
9. Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; provide traffic and crowd control at events; provide security at Municipal Court and other City functions.
10. When assigned to traffic, patrol assigned areas; perform a full range of traffic enforcement duties; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorist; use radar to detect speed; issue citations and warnings; investigate traffic accidents.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Salary/Compensation
Durant Police Department uses a 6-step pay plan.
$57,750 - Starting pay for non-certified officer.
$60,638 - Starting pay for certified officer is.
$81,502 - Master Patrol Officer max pay.
Other pay incentives are:
* Up to $2,400 for Education/Military pay annually.
* $1,020 for uniform/boot allowance annually.
* Longevity Pay.
How to Apply
Apply online at:
www.durant.org/jobs
Contact Information
Sgt. Brandon Mitchell
bmitchell@durant.org
580-924-3737
Deadline
Open until position is filled.
