Job Summary:

To maintain peace for City of Claremore by patrolling, enforcing and investigating city ordinances, State and Federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Cleet Certified preferred
• Must be between the ages of 21-45 or previously been a participant of the OK police pension
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License which has not been suspended or revoked in the past 5 years
• Must not have been convicted of domestic abuse or be listed as defendant on a protective order
• Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or have any pending criminal actions

Essential Duties:

• Operate a motor vehicle for routine patrol assignments and responding to the needs of the community
• Enforce state and federal laws and City ordinances
• Make arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses
• Performs other duties as assigned, which include but are not limited to: investigation of crime scenes, preservation and collection of evidence, preparation of handwritten and typed reports, oral testimony in courts of law, investigation of traffic accidents, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate two-way radios, vehicle and handheld types; radar equipment and Intoxilyzer equipment
• Ability to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws and other operating procedures and communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and efficiently while under stress and while communication on radio
• Ability to deal effectively with others in both stressful and routine day to day situations
• Willingness to follow orders, and to work with others
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Must be honest in dealing with the public and obey all laws
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekend, and long hours as necessary
• Ability to read and interpret maps and give directions as needed
• Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner
• Ability to perform all aspects of Community Policing

Offer for Employment is contingent upon the following: • Preliminary testing • Oral Review Boards • Chief Interviews and City Manager Interviews • Extensive Background Investigation • MMPI Psychological Examination • Police Pension Board Physical