Police Officer - Cushing
Listing Title:
POLICE OFFICER- Full Time position with benefits
Listing Description
The City of Cushing is accepting applications for a Full Time Police Officer
Job SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, provides both routine and complex law enforcement duties and responsibilities. Participates in comprehensive training and certification program to be able to function independently in the field.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
-Participates in departmental training program and demonstrates job proficiency and knowledge through field activities and examination.
-Responds to citizen's calls for assistance in a safe and efficient manner. Determines if a crime has been committed and takes appropriate action(s).
-Obtains required information to make arrest and completes report form.
-Be productive, efficient and effective without direct supervision during self-directed work time.
-Patrols the city by driving a police unit or on foot to visually observe any suspicious criminal activity. Investigates circumstances if unusual activity is detected. Takes appropriate action if necessary.
-Interviews or interrogates victims, witnesses, and others to obtain information or evidence to assist in an investigation or for evidence in court.
-Responds to emergencies with the intent of gaining control and managing the emergency.
-Investigates vehicle accidents by interviewing persons involved and observing damages. Prepares traffic citations for violators of state and city laws; completes state-mandated accident reports. Redirects traffic; preserves evidence. Makes arrests when appropriate.
-Performs emergency orders of detention on dangerous citizens and returning missing mental patients.
-Appears in federal, county and municipal court to present testimony about charges that have been filed against violators.
-Performs public relations tasks including assisting citizens in various ways in order to ensure good community relationship between the department and the public.
-Studies and maintains current knowledge of departmental rules, local, state and federal laws; recertifies annually.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Age Requirement: 21 years of age or older
Physical Condition: Excellent physical condition
Residency: Must be a legal resident of the United States
Military Service: If applicable, military service with an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD214
Prior Convictions: No felony convictions
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent
Licenses and Certifications: Must be CLEET certified or has the ability to obtain.
Must possess a valid state driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
(Job) Location:
CUSHING, OKLAHOMA
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://cityofcushing.com
Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
CITY OF CUSHING
Street Address
100 JUDY ADAMS BLVD
City
CUSHING
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
74023
Phone Number
9182251659
Fax Number:
918-223-2917
Contact Job Title:
HR DIRECTOR
First Name
TRACIE
Last Name
ROSE
Email Address
HR@cityofcushing.org
Listing Expiration Date:
05/11/2025