Agency/Department name
Altus Police Department
Position Title
Police Officer
Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.)
Full-Time
Location
Altus, OKlahoma
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for Police Officer:
Must be 21 years old. Although Police Officer is an entry level position, the incumbent must complete a probationary period and complete both written and practical knowledge and field training under the direct supervision of a field training officer.
Must pass local comprehension/aptitude tests, practical exams, MMPI-2/CPI or related psychological performance tests; must have passed a comprehensive background investigation.
Must be able to be eligible for and pass the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.
Must be willing to work shift work that could include: nights, evenings, weekends, and some Holidays.Must be a resident of the State of Oklahoma and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor of moral turpitude or have pending criminal actions.
Must not be a current user of controlled substances.
Must be able to pass extensive background investigation.
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 arrests 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. Assists with jail responsibilities: booking and fingerprinting; may back-up dispatch for meal relief, may back-up animal control officers. May assist Detective 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary/ Compensation
Starting pay for Uncertified Officers is $21.25 an hour. Starting pay for Certified Officers is dependent on experience. Additional pay incentives are also available for College degrees, bilingual speaking, etc.
How to Apply
To apply visit www.altusok.gov
Go to Menu and click apply for a job.
Locate the opening for Police Officer.
After you fill out the initial portion on the City's website, if you meet the requirements you will be sent an invitation to the "Vetted" online system to begin the background investigation
