Agency/Department Name
Verden Police Department
Position Title
Police Officer
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Verden, Oklahoma
Minimum Requirements
Must be C.L.E.E.T. Full-Time Certified
Must have 2 years Full-Time Law Enforcement Experience
Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must be 21 Years Old
Must have a Valid Driver’s License
Must pass a Background Investigation
Must Pass our Drug Screen
Must be a Citizen of the United States of America
Must have passed or be able to pass the MMPI
Must have Great Moral Character and provide References
Must Pass a Physical Readiness Test
Must live within 20 minutes or relocate
MAY Also Considered for Experience
Military Experience
DOC or Jail Experience
College or Vo-Tech Education
DISQUALIFIERS
ANY Felony Conviction
ANY Protective Order Issued Against
ANY Domestic Violence Arrest or Valid Complaint
ANY Conviction for a Crime of Moral Turpitude
ANY Other than Honorable Military Discharge
ANY Conviction for DUI, DWI or Reckless Driving within last 5yrs
Possession of an OMMA Patient Card
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Skills & Characteristics
Must handle stressful situations & maintain your composure
Must be able exercise discretion with sensitive information
Must be able to effectively communicate orally & in writing
Must have a positive attitude & maintain it
Must be a good fit in this small town
Must be flexible & willing to work in a team environment
Salary/Compensation
$18/hr (at hire) - $20/hr (90 days)
How to Apply
Must appear in person to obtain an application
Contact Info
Chief Jason Cox
jcox.police@townofverden.com
Application Deadline
1/15/2026
Other Info
Thurs. - Sunday Nights, 10 hour shifts
Seasoned Officers will be Ranked
Flexible Schedule
Uniform & Equipment Allowance
Vacation & Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
OkMRF Retirement System with Matched Contributions
Duty Sidearm & Long Gun are available if needed
Newly Updated Qualification Shooting Range
We are an OLETS, ODIS & Geosafe Department
Issued Work Phones & Tablets w/OLETS, ODIS & Geosafe Access
Our Uniforms & Gear are Comfortable and Functional
Take-Home Vehicle (with conditions)
ALL Officers have their own nicely furnished, private office
