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Officer Employment Requirements

Education, Training and Experience Required:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Must prossess a valid Oklahoma Drivers License at time of employment.
3. Must be a citizen of the United States and possess a high school; diploma or the equivalent thereof.
4. Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or have pending criminal actions.
5. Must not be a current user of controlled substances.
6. Must be able to pass written and oral examinations. MMPI or related psychological examination, Oklahoma Pension & Retirement System physical examination, and undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination and drug screening.
7. During the first twelve (12) months of employment, which is a probationary period, must successfully complete a basic Police Academy as taught by the Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training (CLEET) and written, practical and field exercises under the direct supervision of a Field Training Officer (F.T.O.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to operate two-way radios, vehicle and handheld types; radar equipment and breathalyzer equipment.
2. Ability to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws and other operating procedures and communicate both orally and in writing.
3. Ability to drive a vehicle safely and efficiently while under stress and while communicating on a radio.
4. Ability to deal effectively with others in both stressful and routine day to day situations.
5. Willingness to follow orders, and to work with others.
6. Ability to maintain strict confidentially. Must be honest in dealing with the public and obey all laws.
7. Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and long hours as necessary.
8. Ability to read and interpet maps and give directions as needed.
9. Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Operate a motor vehicle for routine patrol assignments and to respond to the needs of the community.
2. Enforce state and federal laws and City ordinances and traffic laws.
3. Make arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses.
4. Must demonstrate proficiency with firearms (both handgun and long gun on an anual basis) and custody and control techmiques to defend self and others.
5. 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......

The City of Enid Police Department is NOW HIRING!!!