Enid Police Department officers may work in a variety of assignments throughout their careers, including:
- Patrol
- Traffic
- Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
- Investigations
- Narcotics
- School Resource Officer
- K-9
- Honor Guard
- Training, including the on-site police academy
- Administrative assignments
Benefits and incentives
Police officers are eligible for a range of benefits and incentives, including:
- 10-hour shifts with a four-on, three-off schedule
- 20-year Police Pension retirement
- 457 deferred-compensation retirement plan
- Uniforms and equipment provided
- Health and dental insurance
- Promotion opportunities
- Up to 20 days of accrued vacation leave
- Up to 72 days of accrued paid sick leave
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid life insurance
- Bereavement and personal leave
- Fitness center access and paid workout time
- Take-home vehicle
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional paid incentives related to assignment, education, language, physical fitness, court time, overtime, uniforms, and longevity
Minimum qualifications
To become an Enid Police Department officer, applicants must:
- Be a United States citizen between 21 and 45 years of age
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED; college experience is preferred
- Pass health, psychological, and drug-screen examinations
- Pass an in-depth background investigation, including a polygraph examination
Tattoo standards
Tattoos are permitted under certain conditions. Offensive or obscene tattoos are prohibited. Tattoos on the head, face, or neck are prohibited. Tattoos below the wrist are prohibited, except for one ring-style tattoo on each hand that does not exceed 3/8 inch in width between the knuckle and the next finger joint.
Pay and advancement
Non-certified police officer starting salary: $56,241.47 annually.
Officers may test for promotion to Sergeant after four years of service.
Annual base pay ranges below are effective July 1, 2025, and do not include additional pay incentives.
Enid Police Department annual base pay ranges, effective July 1, 2025
| Rank |
Annual base pay range |
| Officer |
Seven-step range: $56,241.47 to $76,368.95 |
| Sergeant |
Six-step range: $80,690.39 to $98,172.20 |
| Lieutenant |
Five-step range: $97,459.84 to $114,014.23 |
| Captain |
Four-step range: $104,937.81 to $118,040.76 |
Opportunities for certified officers
Certified police officers who are CLEET certified, graduates of the COPS Program, or who have reciprocal law enforcement certification in another state may be eligible for:
- A $10,000 sign-on bonus, with $5,000 paid after completing the first year and $5,000 paid after completing the second year
- Higher starting base pay
- Condensed field training
Speak with a recruiter:
Captain Gary Fuxa
(580) 616-7055