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POLICE OFFICER

Department:
Police

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.
• 10K sign on bonus for certified officers on a pre-determined pay structure

Job Summary:

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.

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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

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Deadline for Application:  Fri, October 2, 2026 @ noon

Deadline for Requested Documentations, including Background Investigation Packet:  Due at Oral Review Interview

Physical Agility Test:  Saturday, October  10, 2026 @ 8:00am at

Claremore High School Track

 
Written Exam:  Written Exam will be conducted upon successful completion of the physical agility test on Saturday, October 10, 2026

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

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