Oklahoma City Police Protecting & Serving
The Oklahoma City Police Department, with a uniformed force of 1069 officers and 300 civilian employees, protects citizens and property from criminal activity, keeps the peace, enforces laws, apprehends criminals and helps prepare cases for prosecution.
The department has a central police headquarters, and five substations covering over 2,500 police reporting districts averaging 1/4 square mile in size. The Oklahoma City Police Department is responsible for protecting and responding to calls within almost 700 square miles.
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Recruit step A is the entry-level salary. Recruit Step B increase is received upon graduation from the police academy. Officer Step A increase is received when officers complete their one-year probationary period. Each year following completion of their probationary period, officers receive an additional step raise. In addition, officers receive longevity pay, college incentive pay and a uniform allowance.
All applicants who wish to become Oklahoma City Police Officers must begin with submitting an application online for employment through NeoGov. Once the application is received, the applicant undergoes a Minimum Qualifications Review.
Applicants who have successfully completed the Minimum Qualifications Review in NeoGov will be required to submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) through our background investigation software managed by Guardian Alliance Technologies. The applicant will receive an "invitation" to complete the PHS and submit several completed documents made available through the Guardian Software.
The LEAB is comprised of three sections and covers cognitive abilities, approaches to work or what is referred to as personal work-style, and background information or bio data. Each section is matched to the job requirements and each assesses a variety of underlying characteristics important in the performance of the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement.
The current Oklahoma City Police Physical Aptitude Test consists of an obstacle course which includes running, climbing walls, hurdling, jumping over obstacles, crawling under impediments, and moving a heavy object. The goal is to test the applicant’s ability to perform those physical requirements as part of a timed event.
The Interview Board is comprised of three members from the Recruiting Unit. You will be asked a standard set of questions and given a specific time frame to provide your answers. The Interview Board will evaluate your responses and provide a numerical score which will determine your placement on an eligibility list. A minimum score is required to proceed.
Applicants selected to proceed in the process will be scheduled for a polygraph examination. You will receive more information when you are contacted by the examiner.
Applicants that have successfully completed the above steps and are selected for continued processing will be assigned to a background investigator. The investigator will conduct an extensive background investigation on your personal, family, financial, employment and residential history. You will be asked to provide additional documents including bank statements and credit reports. During this step, you will also be scheduled for a pre-employment evaluation with a licensed Psychologist.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the process will be scheduled to appear before the Employment Assessment Board. The Assessment Board’s responsibility is to assess the applicant’s qualities, personal characteristics and ability to perform as a police officer and to make a recommendation to the Chief of Police.
Pending the successful completion of all the previous phases, your application will be submitted to the Chief of Police for final approval.
Once applicants receive a “Conditional Offer of Employment” they must complete a medical examination, including drug and alcohol, testing along with a psychological evaluation. The medical examination is required to be accepted in the Oklahoma State Police Pension and Retirement System. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) or similar instrument will be administered by a licensed psychologist.
Applicants must be a citizen of the United States
Have acquired a high school diploma or GED certificate
Must not have any visible tattoos
Must pass the Physical Ability Test
Must pass the Law Enforcement Ability Battery (LEAB)
Must possess a valid driver’s license for at least two years and proof of liability insurance
Must not be a convicted felon
Driving history must reflect driving habits that are compatible with the safe operation of emergency vehicles
Applicants must have a stable employment and credit history
Must be accepted into the Oklahoma State Police Pension and Retirement System
Must be between 21-45 years of age. (An applicant must be at least 21 years of age, but no older than 45 years of age, on the first day of the Police Academy)