Police Officer 08192026

Salary: $50,772.40 - $64,988.99 depending on CLEET certification and years of service. Upon graduating CLEET you will receive a 5% raise. At one year of service you will receive a 5% raise. Lateral transfers will be considered from other law enforcement agencies in or out of state with a maximum of five (5) credit years at the discretion of the Chief of Police. $10,000 sign-on bonus for certified officers on a pre-determined pay structure.

About the role

To maintain peace for City of Claremore by patrolling, enforcing and investigating city ordinances, State and Federal laws. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety sensitive positions from federal regulations. Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• 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 communicating 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, weekends, 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

Schedule

Rotating shifts, including holidays, weekends, and long hours as necessary.

Hiring Process

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

Physical Agility Test: Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 8:00am at Claremore High School Track. Written Exam will be conducted upon successful completion of the physical agility test on the same day.